US Bridges

Greentown RD over Br of Greasy CR

FairPosted for load

Dallas County, Missouri · S 25 T 34 N R 20 W · Structure no. 19255

Built
1900
125 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Greentown RD over Br of Greasy CR is a concrete slab carrying Greentown RD over Br of Greasy CR in Dallas County, Missouri. It was built in 1900, so it is 125 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 20 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 28 by 2043. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 11 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesGreentown RD
CrossesBr of Greasy CR
LocationS 25 T 34 N R 20 W
RouteCounty Highway 216
CountyDallas County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.63674, -93.07707
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating18.8 US tons
Inventory rating8.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadOther
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width11 ft (3.5 m)
Roadway width10 ft (3.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2023)
Projected traffic28 by 2043
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$272,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Greentown RD over Br of Greasy CR built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025.

What condition is Greentown RD over Br of Greasy 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Greentown RD over Br of Greasy CR carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Greentown RD over Br of Greasy CR?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 11 ft wide.

Who owns Greentown RD over Br of Greasy CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.