US Bridges

Farm RD 225 over Br of Pomme Terre

Poor

Greene County, Missouri · S 15 T 31 N R 20 W · Structure no. 19576

Built
1900
125 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
53 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
336
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Farm RD 225 over Br of Pomme Terre is a concrete slab carrying Farm RD 225 over Br of Pomme Terre 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 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 336 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 689 by 2044. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesFarm RD 225
CrossesBr of Pomme Terre
LocationS 15 T 31 N R 20 W
RouteCounty Highway 225
Coordinates37.40106, -93.11387
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
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 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 typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadOther
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.8 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic336 (2024)
Projected traffic689 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$517,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Farm RD 225 over Br of Pomme Terre built?

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

What condition is Farm RD 225 over Br of Pomme Terre 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 225 over Br of Pomme Terre carry?

About 336 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Farm RD 225 over Br of Pomme Terre?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Farm RD 225 over Br of Pomme Terre?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.