US Bridges

Farm RD 159 over Br of Lit Sac Rvr

Fair

Greene County, Missouri · S 19 T 30 N R 21 W · Structure no. 17679

Built
1900
125 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
894
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Farm RD 159 over Br of Lit Sac Rvr is a concrete culvert carrying Farm RD 159 over Br of Lit Sac 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 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 894 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,833 by 2044. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesFarm RD 159
CrossesBr of Lit Sac Rvr
LocationS 19 T 30 N R 21 W
RouteCounty Highway 159
CountyGreene County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.31389, -93.28128
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 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 evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 spans4
Design loadOther
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic894 (2024)
Projected traffic1,833 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 159 over Br of Lit Sac Rvr built?

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

What condition is Farm RD 159 over Br of Lit 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 159 over Br of Lit Sac Rvr carry?

About 894 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Farm RD 159 over Br of Lit Sac Rvr?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Farm RD 159 over Br of Lit Sac Rvr?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.