US Bridges

County RD 125 over Upper Neely Br

FairPosted for load

Andrew County, Missouri · S 11 T 61 N R 35 W · Structure no. 16564

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel Continuous
Length
83 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
35
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County RD 125 over Upper Neely Br is a steel continuous girder and floorbeam system carrying County RD 125 over Upper Neely Br in Andrew County, Missouri. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, older than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 35 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 40 by 2044. The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty RD 125
CrossesUpper Neely Br
LocationS 11 T 61 N R 35 W
RouteCounty Highway 125
CountyAndrew County
StateMissouri
Coordinates40.10826, -94.80856
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating29.8 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadOther
Structure length83 ft (25.3 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.2 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35 (2024)
Projected traffic40 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$423,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County RD 125 over Upper Neely Br built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is County RD 125 over Upper Neely Br in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in December 2023.

How much traffic does County RD 125 over Upper Neely Br carry?

About 35 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is County RD 125 over Upper Neely Br?

The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns County RD 125 over Upper Neely Br?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.