US Bridges

Farm RD 1040 over Dry Br Capps CR

FairPosted for load

Barry County, Missouri · S 9 T 25 N R 28 W · Structure no. 12830

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
28 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Farm RD 1040 over Dry Br Capps CR is a concrete continuous slab carrying Farm RD 1040 over Dry Br Capps CR in Barry County, Missouri. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 95 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 6 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 170 by 2044. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesFarm RD 1040
CrossesDry Br Capps CR
LocationS 9 T 25 N R 28 W
RouteCounty Highway 21
CountyBarry County
StateMissouri
Coordinates36.90139, -93.9916
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating4 US tons
Inventory rating2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2024)
Projected traffic170 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$272,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Farm RD 1040 over Dry Br Capps CR built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is Farm RD 1040 over Dry Br Capps CR 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Farm RD 1040 over Dry Br Capps CR carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Farm RD 1040 over Dry Br Capps CR?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Farm RD 1040 over Dry Br Capps CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.