US Bridges

Farm RD 170 over Br of James Rvr

Good

Greene County, Missouri · S 7 T 28 N R 20 W · Structure no. 18039

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
40 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
256
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Farm RD 170 over Br of James Rvr is a concrete culvert carrying Farm RD 170 over Br of James Rvr 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 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 256 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 525 by 2044. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesFarm RD 170
CrossesBr of James Rvr
LocationS 7 T 28 N R 20 W
RouteCounty Highway 170
CountyGreene County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.13451, -93.16899
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadOther
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic256 (2024)
Projected traffic525 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 170 over Br of James Rvr built?

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

What condition is Farm RD 170 over Br of James Rvr 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 170 over Br of James Rvr carry?

About 256 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Farm RD 170 over Br of James Rvr?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Farm RD 170 over Br of James Rvr?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.