US Bridges

Farm RD 194 over Farmers Br James

Fair

Greene County, Missouri · S 27 T 28 N R 21 W · Structure no. 18667

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
369
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Farm RD 194 over Farmers Br James is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Farm RD 194 over Farmers Br James in Greene County, Missouri. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 6 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 369 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 554 by 2044. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 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 194
CrossesFarmers Br James
LocationS 27 T 28 N R 21 W
RouteCounty Highway 194
CountyGreene County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.09263, -93.22559
Functional classUrban 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 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 rating17.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic369 (2024)
Projected traffic554 by 2044
Trucks20%
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$291,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Farm RD 194 over Farmers Br James built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Farm RD 194 over Farmers Br James 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Farm RD 194 over Farmers Br James carry?

About 369 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is Farm RD 194 over Farmers Br James?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Farm RD 194 over Farmers Br James?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.