US Bridges

Fifth ST over Kelly CR

Fair

Barry County, Missouri · S 31 T 26 N R 27 W · Structure no. 21046

Built
1910
115 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,800
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fifth ST over Kelly CR is a concrete slab carrying Fifth ST over Kelly CR in Barry County, Missouri. It was built in 1910, so it is 115 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.

It carries about 1,800 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,150 by 2044. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesFifth ST
CrossesKelly CR
LocationS 31 T 26 N R 27 W
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBarry County
StateMissouri
Coordinates36.92066, -93.92186
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38.7 US tons
Inventory rating20.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,800 (2024)
Projected traffic3,150 by 2044
Trucks10%
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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Fifth ST over Kelly CR built?

It was built in 1910, making it 115 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fifth ST over Kelly 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 Fifth ST over Kelly CR carry?

About 1,800 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Fifth ST over Kelly CR?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Fifth ST over Kelly CR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.