US Bridges

Farm RD 186 over Farmers Br James

Poor

Greene County, Missouri · S 22 T 28 N R 21 W · Structure no. 18472

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
485
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Farm RD 186 over Farmers Br James is a concrete tee beam carrying Farm RD 186 over Farmers Br James in Greene County, Missouri. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger 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 4 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 485 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 728 by 2044. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 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 186
CrossesFarmers Br James
LocationS 22 T 28 N R 21 W
RouteCounty Highway 186
CountyGreene County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.10688, -93.22174
Functional classUrban 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.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 rating54.6 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic485 (2024)
Projected traffic728 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$511,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Farm RD 186 over Farmers Br James built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Farm RD 186 over Farmers Br James 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Farm RD 186 over Farmers Br James carry?

About 485 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Farm RD 186 over Farmers Br James?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Farm RD 186 over Farmers Br James?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.