US Bridges

Farm RD 17 over Sac Rvr

Poor

Greene County, Missouri · S 6 T 29 N R 24 W · Structure no. 12698

Built
1900
125 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
140 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Farm RD 17 over Sac Rvr is a concrete tee beam carrying Farm RD 17 over Sac Rvr in Greene County, Missouri. It was built in 1900, so it is 125 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 205 by 2044. The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesFarm RD 17
CrossesSac Rvr
LocationS 6 T 29 N R 24 W
RouteCounty Highway 17
CountyGreene County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.25817, -93.59506
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating54.6 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadOther
Structure length140 ft (42.7 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2024)
Projected traffic205 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$949,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Farm RD 17 over Sac Rvr built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025.

What condition is Farm RD 17 over Sac Rvr 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Farm RD 17 over Sac Rvr carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Farm RD 17 over Sac Rvr?

The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Farm RD 17 over Sac Rvr?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.