US Bridges

Farm RD 2080 over Flat CR

FairPosted for load

Barry County, Missouri · S 5 T 24 N R 26 W · Structure no. 24013

Built
1910
115 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
144 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Farm RD 2080 over Flat CR is a steel truss - thru carrying Farm RD 2080 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 85 by 2044. The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long and 13 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesFarm RD 2080
CrossesFlat CR
LocationS 5 T 24 N R 26 W
RouteCounty Highway 451
CountyBarry County
StateMissouri
Coordinates36.813, -93.76527
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating22.8 US tons
Inventory rating15.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1 (+1 approach)
Design loadH 10
Structure length144 ft (43.9 m)
Longest span102 ft (31.1 m)
Deck width13 ft (4.1 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck15 ft (4.6 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2024)
Projected traffic85 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Farm RD 2080 over Flat CR built?

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

What condition is Farm RD 2080 over Flat CR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.

How much traffic does Farm RD 2080 over Flat CR carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Farm RD 2080 over Flat CR?

The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long with a longest span of 102 ft (31.1 m) and a deck 13 ft wide.

Who owns Farm RD 2080 over Flat CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.