US Bridges

Farm RD 173 over Br of N Dry Sac Rv

Poor

Greene County, Missouri · S 27 T 31 N R 21 W · Structure no. 18110

Built
1900
125 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
36 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
487
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Farm RD 173 over Br of N Dry Sac Rv is a concrete slab carrying Farm RD 173 over Br of N Dry Sac Rv 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 487 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 998 by 2044. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesFarm RD 173
CrossesBr of N Dry Sac Rv
LocationS 27 T 31 N R 21 W
RouteCounty Highway 173
Coordinates37.38357, -93.23358
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Channel and channel protection3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating54.6 US tons
Inventory rating24.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadOther
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 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 closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$487,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Farm RD 173 over Br of N Dry Sac Rv built?

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

What condition is Farm RD 173 over Br of N Dry Sac Rv in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does Farm RD 173 over Br of N Dry Sac Rv carry?

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

How long is Farm RD 173 over Br of N Dry Sac Rv?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Farm RD 173 over Br of N Dry Sac Rv?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.