US Bridges

County RD 164 over Br of 102 Rvr

PoorPosted for load

Andrew County, Missouri · S 22 T 60 N R 35 W · Structure no. 17830

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected January 2025
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
81 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County RD 164 over Br of 102 Rvr is a steel truss - thru carrying County RD 164 over Br of 102 Rvr in Andrew County, Missouri. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 years old, older than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 10 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 12 by 2044. The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesCounty RD 164
CrossesBr of 102 Rvr
LocationS 22 T 60 N R 35 W
RouteCounty Highway 164
Coordinates40.00793, -94.80885
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, 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 inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating19.8 US tons
Inventory rating8.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length81 ft (24.7 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.1 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2024)
Projected traffic12 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$599,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County RD 164 over Br of 102 Rvr built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is County RD 164 over Br of 102 Rvr in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in January 2025.

How much traffic does County RD 164 over Br of 102 Rvr carry?

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

How long is County RD 164 over Br of 102 Rvr?

The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns County RD 164 over Br of 102 Rvr?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.