US Bridges

Farm RD 1020 over Dry Br Capps CR

Poor

Barry County, Missouri · S 5 T 25 N R 28 W · Structure no. 12597

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Farm RD 1020 over Dry Br Capps CR is a steel culvert carrying Farm RD 1020 over Dry Br Capps CR in Barry County, Missouri. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 85 by 2044. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesFarm RD 1020
CrossesDry Br Capps CR
LocationS 5 T 25 N R 28 W
RouteCounty Highway 15
CountyBarry County
StateMissouri
Coordinates36.90473, -94.02762
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
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: 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 rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadOther
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2024)
Projected traffic85 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$153,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Farm RD 1020 over Dry Br Capps CR built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Farm RD 1020 over Dry Br Capps CR 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Farm RD 1020 over Dry Br Capps CR carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Farm RD 1020 over Dry Br Capps CR?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns Farm RD 1020 over Dry Br Capps CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.