US Bridges

Republic ST over Ward Br

Fair

Greene County, Missouri · S 12 T 28 N R 22 W · Structure no. 23451

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
570
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Republic ST over Ward Br is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Republic ST over Ward Br 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 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 570 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 855 by 2044. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesRepublic ST
CrossesWard Br
LocationS 12 T 28 N R 22 W
RouteCity Street 0
CountyGreene County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.13846, -93.28638
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic570 (2024)
Projected traffic855 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 Republic ST over Ward Br built?

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

What condition is Republic ST over 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 Republic ST over Ward Br carry?

About 570 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Republic ST over Ward Br?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m).

Who owns Republic ST over Ward Br?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.