US Bridges

Anchor DR over Splwy Lk Tapawing

FairPosted for load

Jackson County, Missouri · S 34 T 49 N R 31 W · Structure no. 28817

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
147 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
160
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Anchor DR over Splwy Lk Tapawing is a concrete continuous slab carrying Anchor DR over Splwy Lk Tapawing in Jackson County, Missouri. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 years old, younger than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 160 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 208 by 2044. The structure is 147 ft (44.8 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesAnchor DR
CrossesSplwy Lk Tapawing
LocationS 34 T 49 N R 31 W
RouteCity Street 0
CountyJackson County
StateMissouri
Coordinates39.02289, -94.31784
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9
Design loadOther
Structure length147 ft (44.8 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic160 (2024)
Projected traffic208 by 2044
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Anchor DR over Splwy Lk Tapawing built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Anchor DR over Splwy Lk Tapawing in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in February 2023.

How much traffic does Anchor DR over Splwy Lk Tapawing carry?

About 160 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Anchor DR over Splwy Lk Tapawing?

The structure is 147 ft (44.8 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Anchor DR over Splwy Lk Tapawing?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.