US Bridges

Farm RD 168 over Pickering CR

Fair

Greene County, Missouri · S 10 T 28 N R 24 W · Structure no. 17987

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
106 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
180
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Farm RD 168 over Pickering CR is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Farm RD 168 over Pickering CR in Greene County, Missouri. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 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 180 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 369 by 2044. The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesFarm RD 168
CrossesPickering CR
LocationS 10 T 28 N R 24 W
RouteCounty Highway 168
CountyGreene County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.14475, -93.54459
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating54.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadOther
Structure length106 ft (32.3 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.2 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic180 (2024)
Projected traffic369 by 2044
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$509,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Farm RD 168 over Pickering CR built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Farm RD 168 over Pickering CR 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Farm RD 168 over Pickering CR carry?

About 180 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Farm RD 168 over Pickering CR?

The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Farm RD 168 over Pickering CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.