US Bridges

Farm RD 4 over Br of Asher CR

Fair

Greene County, Missouri · S 17 T 31 N R 23 W · Structure no. 28535

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
87 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
21
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Farm RD 4 over Br of Asher CR is a prestressed concrete continuous tee beam carrying Farm RD 4 over Br of Asher CR in Greene County, Missouri. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 21 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 43 by 2044. The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesFarm RD 4
CrossesBr of Asher CR
LocationS 17 T 31 N R 23 W
RouteCounty Highway 4
CountyGreene County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.42057, -93.47816
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating82.3 US tons
Inventory rating49.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length87 ft (26.5 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21 (2024)
Projected traffic43 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 4 over Br of Asher CR built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Farm RD 4 over Br of Asher CR 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 Farm RD 4 over Br of Asher CR carry?

About 21 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Farm RD 4 over Br of Asher CR?

The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Farm RD 4 over Br of Asher CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.