US Bridges

SW 71st RD over Post Oak CR

Good

Johnson County, Missouri · S 11 T 44 N R 26 W · Structure no. 35347

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
102 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
140
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

SW 71st RD over Post Oak CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SW 71st RD over Post Oak CR in Johnson County, Missouri. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 140 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 224 by 2043. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSW 71st RD
CrossesPost Oak CR
LocationS 11 T 44 N R 26 W
RouteCounty Highway 527
Coordinates38.61043, -93.76374
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85.3 US tons
Inventory rating50.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length102 ft (31.1 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic140 (2023)
Projected traffic224 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 SW 71st RD over Post Oak CR built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is SW 71st RD over Post Oak 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does SW 71st RD over Post Oak CR carry?

About 140 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SW 71st RD over Post Oak CR?

The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns SW 71st RD over Post Oak CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.