US Bridges

617 TH Road over Groomer Br

Good

Gentry County, Missouri · S 36 T 61 N R 30 W · Structure no. 37163

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
100 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
35
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

617 TH Road over Groomer Br is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 617 TH Road over Groomer Br in Gentry County, Missouri. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 years old, younger than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 35 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 40 by 2044. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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Carries617 TH Road
CrossesGroomer Br
LocationS 36 T 61 N R 30 W
RouteCounty Highway 516
CountyGentry County
StateMissouri
Coordinates40.04235, -94.22314
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating83.3 US tons
Inventory rating49.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35 (2024)
Projected traffic40 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 617 TH Road over Groomer Br built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is 617 TH Road over Groomer Br in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

How much traffic does 617 TH Road over Groomer Br carry?

About 35 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is 617 TH Road over Groomer Br?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns 617 TH Road over Groomer Br?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.