US Bridges

National Ave over N Fk Ward Br

Fair

Greene County, Missouri · S 7 T 28 N R 21 W · Structure no. 23420

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
12,870
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

National Ave over N Fk Ward Br is a concrete culvert carrying National Ave over N Fk Ward Br in Greene County, Missouri. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 12,870 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,305 by 2044. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 88 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesNational Ave
CrossesN Fk Ward Br
LocationS 7 T 28 N R 21 W
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates37.14333, -93.27806
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width88 ft (26.8 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,870 (2024)
Projected traffic19,305 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 National Ave over N Fk Ward Br built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is National Ave over N Fk Ward Br 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does National Ave over N Fk Ward Br carry?

About 12,870 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is National Ave over N Fk Ward Br?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 88 ft wide.

Who owns National Ave over N Fk Ward Br?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.