US Bridges

Farm RD 2240 Lc over Dry Br Clear CR

Good

Barry County, Missouri · S 26 T 26 N R 28 W · Structure no. 18546

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
150
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Farm RD 2240 Lc over Dry Br Clear CR is a concrete culvert carrying Farm RD 2240 Lc over Dry Br Clear 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 150 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 255 by 2044. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesFarm RD 2240 Lc
CrossesDry Br Clear CR
LocationS 26 T 26 N R 28 W
RouteCounty Highway 189
Coordinates36.92967, -93.96511
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.7 US tons
Inventory rating25.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2024)
Projected traffic255 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Farm RD 2240 Lc over Dry Br Clear CR built?

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

What condition is Farm RD 2240 Lc over Dry Br Clear CR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.

How much traffic does Farm RD 2240 Lc over Dry Br Clear CR carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Farm RD 2240 Lc over Dry Br Clear CR?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m).

Who owns Farm RD 2240 Lc over Dry Br Clear CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.