US Bridges

Smyrna RD over Br of Finley CR

Fair

Christian County, Missouri · S 7 T 27 N R 20 W · Structure no. 20128

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
102 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2025 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Smyrna RD over Br of Finley CR is a concrete continuous slab carrying Smyrna RD over Br 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 200 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 400 by 2045. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSmyrna RD
CrossesBr of Finley CR
LocationS 7 T 27 N R 20 W
RouteCounty Highway 248
CountyChristian County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.04981, -93.1622
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating20.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadOther
Structure length102 ft (31.1 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2025)
Projected traffic400 by 2045
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

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 Smyrna RD over Br of Finley CR built?

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

What condition is Smyrna RD over Br of Finley 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Smyrna RD over Br of Finley CR carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Smyrna RD over Br of Finley CR?

The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Smyrna RD over Br of Finley CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.