US Bridges

County RD over Kelly CR

PoorPosted for load

Barry County, Missouri · S 31 T 26 N R 27 W · Structure no. 21058

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
41 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
750
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

County RD over Kelly CR is a concrete tee beam carrying County RD 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 750 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,313 by 2044. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesCounty RD
CrossesKelly CR
LocationS 31 T 26 N R 27 W
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates36.91793, -93.92708
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating22.8 US tons
Inventory rating13.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 10
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic750 (2024)
Projected traffic1,313 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$511,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County RD over Kelly CR built?

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

What condition is County RD 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 County RD over Kelly CR carry?

About 750 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is County RD over Kelly CR?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns County RD over Kelly CR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.