US Bridges

Compost/Recycle DR over Kelly CR

PoorPosted for load

Barry County, Missouri · S 32 T 26 N R 27 W · Structure no. 21050

Built
1910
115 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
44 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Compost/Recycle DR over Kelly CR is a concrete continuous slab carrying Compost/Recycle DR 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 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 88 by 2044. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesCompost/Recycle DR
CrossesKelly CR
LocationS 32 T 26 N R 27 W
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBarry County
StateMissouri
Coordinates36.92373, -93.91065
Functional classUrban 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.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, 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
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating16.9 US tons
Inventory rating9.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 10
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.8 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2024)
Projected traffic88 by 2044
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$366,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Compost/Recycle DR over Kelly CR built?

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

What condition is Compost/Recycle DR over Kelly 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 Compost/Recycle DR over Kelly CR carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is Compost/Recycle DR over Kelly CR?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Compost/Recycle DR over Kelly CR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.