US Bridges

137th ST over Br Grindstone CR

Fair

Daviess County, Missouri · S 15 T 60 N R 29 W · Structure no. 21659

Built
1910
115 years old, rebuilt 1985
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
25
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

137th ST over Br Grindstone CR is a concrete culvert carrying 137th ST over Br Grindstone CR in Daviess County, Missouri. It was built in 1910 and reconstructed in 1985, so it is 115 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 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 25 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 29 by 2044. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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Carries137th ST
CrossesBr Grindstone CR
LocationS 15 T 60 N R 29 W
RouteCounty Highway 317
CountyDaviess County
StateMissouri
Coordinates40.01175, -94.13117
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 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
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.6 US tons
Inventory rating18.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2024)
Projected traffic29 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 137th ST over Br Grindstone CR built?

It was built in 1910, making it 115 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.

What condition is 137th ST over Br Grindstone 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does 137th ST over Br Grindstone CR carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is 137th ST over Br Grindstone CR?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns 137th ST over Br Grindstone CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.