US Bridges

Greens Ford RD over Little Niangua Riv

Good

Camden County, Missouri · S 22 T 38 N R 19 W · Structure no. 32390

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
62 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Greens Ford RD over Little Niangua Riv is a concrete slab carrying Greens Ford RD over Little Niangua Riv in Camden County, Missouri. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 195 by 2043. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesGreens Ford RD
CrossesLittle Niangua Riv
LocationS 22 T 38 N R 19 W
RouteCounty Highway 166
Coordinates38.01944, -93.00861
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating73.4 US tons
Inventory rating43.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.2 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2023)
Projected traffic195 by 2043
Trucks5%
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 Greens Ford RD over Little Niangua Riv built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is Greens Ford RD over Little Niangua Riv 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Greens Ford RD over Little Niangua Riv carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Greens Ford RD over Little Niangua Riv?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns Greens Ford RD over Little Niangua Riv?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.