US Bridges

Farm RD 144 over Pearson CR

Good

Greene County, Missouri · S 26 T 29 N R 21 W · Structure no. 17176

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
46 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
656
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Farm RD 144 over Pearson CR is a concrete continuous slab carrying Farm RD 144 over Pearson CR in Greene County, Missouri. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 656 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,345 by 2044. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesFarm RD 144
CrossesPearson CR
LocationS 26 T 29 N R 21 W
RouteCounty Highway 144
Coordinates37.18749, -93.19941
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating63.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic656 (2024)
Projected traffic1,345 by 2044
Trucks10%
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 144 over Pearson CR built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Farm RD 144 over Pearson 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Farm RD 144 over Pearson CR carry?

About 656 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Farm RD 144 over Pearson CR?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Farm RD 144 over Pearson CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.