US Bridges

Milkwood RD over Buck Br

Good

Jasper County, Missouri · S 13 T 29 N R 32 W · Structure no. 36153

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
71 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Milkwood RD over Buck Br is a concrete culvert carrying Milkwood RD over Buck Br in Jasper County, Missouri. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 30 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 45 by 2043. The structure is 71 ft (21.5 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMilkwood RD
CrossesBuck Br
LocationS 13 T 29 N R 32 W
RouteCounty Highway 294
Coordinates37.23814, -94.36879
Functional classRural Local

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length71 ft (21.5 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.5 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2023)
Projected traffic45 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Milkwood RD over Buck Br built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is Milkwood RD over Buck Br 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Milkwood RD over Buck Br carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Milkwood RD over Buck Br?

The structure is 71 ft (21.5 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.5 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Milkwood RD over Buck Br?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.