US Bridges

Ozark RD over Trib of Finley CR

Good

Christian County, Missouri · S 30 T 27 N R 22 W · Structure no. 18265

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
32 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2025 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ozark RD over Trib of Finley CR is a concrete continuous slab carrying Ozark RD over Trib of Finley CR in Christian County, Missouri. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2045. The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesOzark RD
CrossesTrib of Finley CR
LocationS 30 T 27 N R 22 W
RouteCounty Highway 179
Coordinates37.01904, -93.28166
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 inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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 rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating20.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadOther
Structure length32 ft (9.7 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2025)
Projected traffic100 by 2045
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Ozark RD over Trib of Finley CR built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ozark RD over Trib of Finley 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Ozark RD over Trib of Finley CR carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Ozark RD over Trib of Finley CR?

The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Ozark RD over Trib of Finley CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.