US Bridges

Dairy ST over Kelly CR

Poor

Barry County, Missouri · S 31 T 26 N R 27 W · Structure no. 21060

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1989
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,910
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dairy ST over Kelly CR is a concrete tee beam carrying Dairy ST over Kelly CR in Barry County, Missouri. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1989, 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 1,910 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,343 by 2044. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesDairy ST
CrossesKelly CR
LocationS 31 T 26 N R 27 W
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates36.91608, -93.92767
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.6 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,910 (2024)
Projected traffic3,343 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 Dairy ST over Kelly CR built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.

What condition is Dairy 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 Dairy ST over Kelly CR carry?

About 1,910 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Dairy ST over Kelly CR?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Dairy ST over Kelly CR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.