Farm RD 1215 over Flat CR
PoorClosed to trafficBarry County, Missouri · S 24 T 24 N R 26 W · Structure no. 21565
- Built
- 1910
- 115 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2018
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 143 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Farm RD 1215 over Flat CR is a steel truss - thru carrying Farm RD 1215 over Flat 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 2 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: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 50 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 85 by 2044. The structure is 143 ft (43.6 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 2 Critical | Advanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Farm RD 1215 over Flat CR built?
It was built in 1910, making it 115 years old in 2025.
What condition is Farm RD 1215 over Flat 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 2018.
How much traffic does Farm RD 1215 over Flat CR carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Farm RD 1215 over Flat CR?
The structure is 143 ft (43.6 m) long with a longest span of 96 ft (29.3 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.
Who owns Farm RD 1215 over Flat CR?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.