US Bridges

Engle Lane over Greasy CR

Poor

Dallas County, Missouri · S 20 T 34 N R 19 W · Structure no. 35755

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
70 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
25
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Engle Lane over Greasy CR is a concrete continuous slab carrying Engle Lane over Greasy CR in Dallas County, Missouri. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 years old, younger 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 25 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 35 by 2043. The structure is 70 ft (21.2 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesEngle Lane
CrossesGreasy CR
LocationS 20 T 34 N R 19 W
RouteCounty Highway 17
CountyDallas County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.65917, -93.04472
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating75.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length70 ft (21.2 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.9 m)
Deck width23 ft (7.1 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2023)
Projected traffic35 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Engle Lane over Greasy CR built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is Engle Lane 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 Engle Lane over Greasy CR carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Engle Lane over Greasy CR?

The structure is 70 ft (21.2 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.9 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Engle Lane over Greasy CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.