US Bridges

Farm RD 159 over S Dry Sac Rvr

Fair

Greene County, Missouri · S 31 T 30 N R 21 W · Structure no. 17680

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
116 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,312
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Farm RD 159 over S Dry Sac Rvr is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Farm RD 159 over S Dry Sac Rvr in Greene County, Missouri. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 1,312 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,690 by 2044. The structure is 116 ft (35.4 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesFarm RD 159
CrossesS Dry Sac Rvr
LocationS 31 T 30 N R 21 W
RouteCounty Highway 159
CountyGreene County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.27808, -93.2826
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length116 ft (35.4 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,312 (2024)
Projected traffic2,690 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 159 over S Dry Sac Rvr built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Farm RD 159 over S 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 159 over S Dry Sac Rvr carry?

About 1,312 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Farm RD 159 over S Dry Sac Rvr?

The structure is 116 ft (35.4 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Farm RD 159 over S Dry Sac Rvr?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.