US Bridges

Farm RD 51 over Br of Pickering CR

Good

Greene County, Missouri · S 27 T 28 N R 24 W · Structure no. 13920

Built
1900
125 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
289
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Farm RD 51 over Br of Pickering CR is a concrete culvert carrying Farm RD 51 over Br of Pickering 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 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 289 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 592 by 2044. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesFarm RD 51
CrossesBr of Pickering CR
LocationS 27 T 28 N R 24 W
RouteCounty Highway 51
CountyGreene County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.11049, -93.54411
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.6 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadOther
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic289 (2024)
Projected traffic592 by 2044
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 51 over Br of Pickering CR built?

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

What condition is Farm RD 51 over Br of Pickering 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 51 over Br of Pickering CR carry?

About 289 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is Farm RD 51 over Br of Pickering CR?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Farm RD 51 over Br of Pickering CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.