US Bridges

Farm RD 22 over Br of Asher CR

Poor

Greene County, Missouri · S 27 T 31 N R 23 W · Structure no. 12871

Built
1900
125 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
35 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
91
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Farm RD 22 over Br of Asher CR is a concrete culvert carrying Farm RD 22 over Br of Asher CR 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 91 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 187 by 2044. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesFarm RD 22
CrossesBr of Asher CR
LocationS 27 T 31 N R 23 W
RouteCounty Highway 22
CountyGreene County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.39468, -93.4492
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert4 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating54.6 US tons
Inventory rating24.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadOther
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 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 closed5 mi (8 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$153,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Farm RD 22 over Br of Asher CR built?

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

What condition is Farm RD 22 over Br of Asher CR 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 22 over Br of Asher CR carry?

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

How long is Farm RD 22 over Br of Asher CR?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Farm RD 22 over Br of Asher CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.