US Bridges

Farm RD 1070 over Dry Br Capps CR

FairPosted for load

Barry County, Missouri · S 36 T 25 N R 28 W · Structure no. 13624

Built
1920
105 years old, rebuilt 2010
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
75
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Farm RD 1070 over Dry Br Capps CR is a concrete continuous slab carrying Farm RD 1070 over Dry Br Capps CR in Barry County, Missouri. It was built in 1920 and reconstructed in 2010, so it is 105 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 75 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 128 by 2044. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesFarm RD 1070
CrossesDry Br Capps CR
LocationS 36 T 25 N R 28 W
RouteCounty Highway 43
Coordinates36.83271, -93.93942
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
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 rating16.9 US tons
Inventory rating9.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.2 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75 (2024)
Projected traffic128 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 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 1070 over Dry Br Capps CR built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.

What condition is Farm RD 1070 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 1070 over Dry Br Capps CR carry?

About 75 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Farm RD 1070 over Dry Br Capps CR?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Farm RD 1070 over Dry Br Capps CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.