US Bridges

CO RD NW 271 over Blackjack CR

GoodPosted for load

Johnson County, Missouri · S 28 T 48 N R 26 W · Structure no. 16214

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
150
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD NW 271 over Blackjack CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CO RD NW 271 over Blackjack CR in Johnson County, Missouri. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 150 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 240 by 2043. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCO RD NW 271
CrossesBlackjack CR
LocationS 28 T 48 N R 26 W
RouteCounty Highway 114
Coordinates38.93069, -93.79365
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
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 rating14.9 US tons
Inventory rating8.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width23 ft (7.1 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2023)
Projected traffic240 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$344,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD NW 271 over Blackjack CR built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD NW 271 over Blackjack CR 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 November 2022.

How much traffic does CO RD NW 271 over Blackjack CR carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is CO RD NW 271 over Blackjack CR?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD NW 271 over Blackjack CR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency and maintained by the County Highway Agency.