US Bridges

E Main ST over Greasy CR

Poor

Dallas County, Missouri · S 30 T 34 N R 19 W · Structure no. 22913

Built
1949
76 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
247 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

E Main ST over Greasy CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying E Main ST over Greasy CR in Dallas County, Missouri. It was built in 1949, so it is 76 years old, older than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 140 by 2043. The structure is 247 ft (75.3 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesE Main ST
CrossesGreasy CR
LocationS 30 T 34 N R 19 W
RouteCounty Highway 380
CountyDallas County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.64099, -93.06754
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36.7 US tons
Inventory rating20.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadOther
Structure length247 ft (75.3 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.5 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2023)
Projected traffic140 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was E Main ST over Greasy CR built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.

What condition is E Main ST over Greasy CR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does E Main ST over Greasy CR carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is E Main ST over Greasy CR?

The structure is 247 ft (75.3 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns E Main ST over Greasy CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.