US Bridges

Sale Barn RD over Flat CR

Fair

Barry County, Missouri · S 29 T 23 N R 27 W · Structure no. 14694

Built
1923
102 years old, rebuilt 1984
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
45 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,500
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sale Barn RD over Flat CR is a concrete continuous slab carrying Sale Barn RD over Flat CR in Barry County, Missouri. It was built in 1923 and reconstructed in 1984, so it is 102 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.

It carries about 1,500 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,625 by 2044. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesSale Barn RD
CrossesFlat CR
LocationS 29 T 23 N R 27 W
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBarry County
StateMissouri
Coordinates36.67564, -93.86751
Functional classUrban 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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no 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 adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38.7 US tons
Inventory rating20.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadOther
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,500 (2024)
Projected traffic2,625 by 2044
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sale Barn RD over Flat CR built?

It was built in 1923, making it 102 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.

What condition is Sale Barn RD over Flat 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 Sale Barn RD over Flat CR carry?

About 1,500 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is Sale Barn RD over Flat CR?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Sale Barn RD over Flat CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency and maintained by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.