US Bridges

Farm RD 2030 over Hudson CR

PoorPosted for load

Barry County, Missouri · S 12 T 25 N R 28 W · Structure no. 18654

Built
1920
105 years old, rebuilt 1988
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
41 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
150
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Farm RD 2030 over Hudson CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Farm RD 2030 over Hudson CR in Barry County, Missouri. It was built in 1920 and reconstructed in 1988, 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 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 150 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 255 by 2044. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesFarm RD 2030
CrossesHudson CR
LocationS 12 T 25 N R 28 W
RouteCounty Highway 194
Coordinates36.8856, -93.95403
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
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating21.8 US tons
Inventory rating12.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadOther
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.8 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 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$344,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Farm RD 2030 over Hudson CR built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.

What condition is Farm RD 2030 over Hudson 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 2030 over Hudson CR carry?

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

How long is Farm RD 2030 over Hudson CR?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Farm RD 2030 over Hudson CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.