US Bridges

Buckner Tarsney RD over Sni-A-Bar

Good

Jackson County, Missouri · S 2 T 48 N R 30 W · Structure no. 37323

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
37 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,696
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Buckner Tarsney RD over Sni-A-Bar is a concrete culvert carrying Buckner Tarsney RD over Sni-A-Bar in Jackson County, Missouri. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 years old, younger than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 5,696 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,405 by 2044. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 4.3 mi (7 km).

CarriesBuckner Tarsney RD
CrossesSni-A-Bar
LocationS 2 T 48 N R 30 W
RouteCounty Highway 249
Coordinates38.99535, -94.19891
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,696 (2024)
Projected traffic7,405 by 2044
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed4.3 mi (7 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Buckner Tarsney RD over Sni-A-Bar built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is Buckner Tarsney RD over Sni-A-Bar in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does Buckner Tarsney RD over Sni-A-Bar carry?

About 5,696 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Buckner Tarsney RD over Sni-A-Bar?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns Buckner Tarsney RD over Sni-A-Bar?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.