US Bridges

Farm RD 68 over Sac Rvr

Good

Greene County, Missouri · S 20 T 30 N R 24 W · Structure no. 14462

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
173 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
42
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Farm RD 68 over Sac Rvr is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Farm RD 68 over Sac Rvr in Greene County, Missouri. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 42 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 86 by 2044. The structure is 173 ft (52.7 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesFarm RD 68
CrossesSac Rvr
LocationS 20 T 30 N R 24 W
RouteCounty Highway 68
Coordinates37.3254, -93.61417
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length173 ft (52.7 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.9 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic42 (2024)
Projected traffic86 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 68 over Sac Rvr built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Farm RD 68 over Sac Rvr 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 68 over Sac Rvr carry?

About 42 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Farm RD 68 over Sac Rvr?

The structure is 173 ft (52.7 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Farm RD 68 over Sac Rvr?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.