US Bridges

Farm RD 197 over Fellows Lk

Fair

Greene County, Missouri · S 19 T 30 N R 20 W · Structure no. 18749

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
42 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
150
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Farm RD 197 over Fellows Lk is a concrete culvert carrying Farm RD 197 over Fellows Lk in Greene County, Missouri. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 years old, older 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 308 by 2044. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesFarm RD 197
CrossesFellows Lk
LocationS 19 T 30 N R 20 W
RouteCounty Highway 197
CountyGreene County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.31133, -93.18293
Functional classRural 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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating54.6 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadOther
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.5 m)
Roadway width53 ft (16.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2024)
Projected traffic308 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 197 over Fellows Lk built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is Farm RD 197 over Fellows Lk 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Farm RD 197 over Fellows Lk carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Farm RD 197 over Fellows Lk?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns Farm RD 197 over Fellows Lk?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.