US Bridges

Front ST over Kelly CR

Poor

Barry County, Missouri · S 31 T 26 N R 27 W · Structure no. 21056

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
935
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Front ST over Kelly CR is a concrete tee beam carrying Front ST over Kelly CR in Barry County, Missouri. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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.

It carries about 935 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,636 by 2044. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesFront ST
CrossesKelly CR
LocationS 31 T 26 N R 27 W
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBarry County
StateMissouri
Coordinates36.91969, -93.92388
Functional classUrban Collector

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 protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 10
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic935 (2024)
Projected traffic1,636 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$462,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Front ST over Kelly CR built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

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

About 935 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Front ST over Kelly CR?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Front ST over Kelly CR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.