US Bridges

Farm RD 245 over Pomme De Terre

Good

Greene County, Missouri · S 1 T 30 N R 20 W · Structure no. 28420

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
20 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
111
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Farm RD 245 over Pomme De Terre is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Farm RD 245 over Pomme De Terre in Greene County, Missouri. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 years old, younger than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 111 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 228 by 2044. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesFarm RD 245
CrossesPomme De Terre
LocationS 1 T 30 N R 20 W
RouteCounty Highway 245
Coordinates37.35468, -93.08991
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69.4 US tons
Inventory rating41.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic111 (2024)
Projected traffic228 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 245 over Pomme De Terre built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Farm RD 245 over Pomme De Terre in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does Farm RD 245 over Pomme De Terre carry?

About 111 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Farm RD 245 over Pomme De Terre?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Farm RD 245 over Pomme De Terre?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.