US Bridges

Farm RD 22 over Asher CR

Good

Greene County, Missouri · S 28 T 31 N R 23 W · Structure no. 12870

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
116 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
91
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Farm RD 22 over Asher CR is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Farm RD 22 over Asher CR in Greene County, Missouri. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 91 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 187 by 2044. The structure is 116 ft (35.4 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesFarm RD 22
CrossesAsher CR
LocationS 28 T 31 N R 23 W
RouteCounty Highway 22
Coordinates37.39495, -93.45724
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length116 ft (35.4 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic91 (2024)
Projected traffic187 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 Farm RD 22 over Asher CR built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Farm RD 22 over Asher CR 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 2024.

How much traffic does Farm RD 22 over Asher CR carry?

About 91 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Farm RD 22 over Asher CR?

The structure is 116 ft (35.4 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Farm RD 22 over Asher CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.