US Bridges

Sale Barn RD over Flat CR

Good

Barry County, Missouri · S 32 T 23 N R 27 W · Structure no. 30554

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
86 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,000
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sale Barn RD over Flat CR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sale Barn RD over Flat CR in Barry County, Missouri. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 years old, younger than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,700 by 2044. The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesSale Barn RD
CrossesFlat CR
LocationS 32 T 23 N R 27 W
RouteCounty Highway 725
Coordinates36.66717, -93.8805
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length86 ft (26.2 m)
Longest span84 ft (25.5 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2024)
Projected traffic1,700 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sale Barn RD over Flat CR built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sale Barn RD over Flat CR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.

How much traffic does Sale Barn RD over Flat CR carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Sale Barn RD over Flat CR?

The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.5 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Sale Barn RD over Flat CR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.