US Bridges

Farm RD 153 over N Dry Sac Rvr

Fair

Greene County, Missouri · S 19 T 31 N R 21 W · Structure no. 17460

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
44 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
282
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Farm RD 153 over N Dry Sac Rvr is a concrete continuous slab carrying Farm RD 153 over N Dry Sac Rvr in Greene County, Missouri. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger 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 6 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 282 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 578 by 2044. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesFarm RD 153
CrossesN Dry Sac Rvr
LocationS 19 T 31 N R 21 W
RouteCounty Highway 153
Coordinates37.40352, -93.29178
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 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 adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.6 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadOther
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic282 (2024)
Projected traffic578 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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$310,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Farm RD 153 over N Dry Sac Rvr built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Farm RD 153 over N Dry Sac 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Farm RD 153 over N Dry Sac Rvr carry?

About 282 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Farm RD 153 over N Dry Sac Rvr?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Farm RD 153 over N Dry Sac Rvr?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.