US Bridges

Rt H S over Buzzard Br

Good

Platte County, Missouri · S 2 T 54 N R 35 W · Structure no. 33114

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
81 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,034
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt H S over Buzzard Br is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Rt H S over Buzzard Br in Platte County, Missouri. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 1,034 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,861 by 2044. The structure is 81 ft (24.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesRt H S
CrossesBuzzard Br
LocationS 2 T 54 N R 35 W
RouteState Highway 0H
Coordinates39.51492, -94.7887
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable 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 rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating64.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length81 ft (24.8 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,034 (2024)
Projected traffic1,861 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Rt H S over Buzzard Br built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt H S over Buzzard 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Rt H S over Buzzard Br carry?

About 1,034 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Rt H S over Buzzard Br?

The structure is 81 ft (24.8 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Rt H S over Buzzard Br?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.