US Bridges

Farm RD 138 over Br of James Rvr

Fair

Greene County, Missouri · S 20 T 29 N R 20 W · Structure no. 16980

Built
1900
125 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
231
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Farm RD 138 over Br of James Rvr is a concrete culvert carrying Farm RD 138 over Br of James Rvr 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 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.

It carries about 231 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 474 by 2044. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesFarm RD 138
CrossesBr of James Rvr
LocationS 20 T 29 N R 20 W
RouteCounty Highway 138
CountyGreene County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.19568, -93.1466
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
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum 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 width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic231 (2024)
Projected traffic474 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Farm RD 138 over Br of James Rvr built?

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

What condition is Farm RD 138 over Br of James Rvr 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Farm RD 138 over Br of James Rvr carry?

About 231 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Farm RD 138 over Br of James Rvr?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Farm RD 138 over Br of James Rvr?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.