US Bridges

Farm RD 17 over Sycamore CR

FairPosted for load

Greene County, Missouri · S 6 T 29 N R 24 W · Structure no. 12699

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Farm RD 17 over Sycamore CR is a concrete slab carrying Farm RD 17 over Sycamore CR in Greene County, Missouri. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 205 by 2044. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesFarm RD 17
CrossesSycamore CR
LocationS 6 T 29 N R 24 W
RouteCounty Highway 17
CountyGreene County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.25147, -93.59596
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating28.8 US tons
Inventory rating16.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadOther
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width20 ft (6 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2024)
Projected traffic205 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$185,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Farm RD 17 over Sycamore CR built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Farm RD 17 over Sycamore 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Farm RD 17 over Sycamore CR carry?

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

How long is Farm RD 17 over Sycamore CR?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Farm RD 17 over Sycamore CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.