US Bridges

Project RD over Rye CR Br of Meram

Fair

Franklin County, Missouri · S 14 T 41 N R 1 E · Structure no. 21382

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
41 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
150
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Project RD over Rye CR Br of Meram is a concrete culvert carrying Project RD over Rye CR Br of Meram in Franklin County, Missouri. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 270 by 2043. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesProject RD
CrossesRye CR Br of Meram
LocationS 14 T 41 N R 1 E
RouteCounty Highway 304
CountyFranklin County
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.28368, -90.88661
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2023)
Projected traffic270 by 2043
Trucks13%
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 Project RD over Rye CR Br of Meram built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Project RD over Rye CR Br of Meram 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 Project RD over Rye CR Br of Meram carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Project RD over Rye CR Br of Meram?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m).

Who owns Project RD over Rye CR Br of Meram?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.