US Bridges

Farm RD 173 over N Dry Sac Rvr

Good

Greene County, Missouri · S 27 T 31 N R 21 W · Structure no. 18109

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
487
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Farm RD 173 over N Dry Sac Rvr is a concrete culvert carrying Farm RD 173 over N 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 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 487 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 998 by 2044. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesFarm RD 173
CrossesN Dry Sac Rvr
LocationS 27 T 31 N R 21 W
RouteCounty Highway 173
Coordinates37.38505, -93.23356
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic487 (2024)
Projected traffic998 by 2044
Trucks10%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Farm RD 173 over N Dry Sac Rvr built?

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

What condition is Farm RD 173 over N Dry Sac 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Farm RD 173 over N Dry Sac Rvr carry?

About 487 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Farm RD 173 over N Dry Sac Rvr?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Farm RD 173 over N Dry Sac Rvr?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.