US Bridges

Farm RD 137 over Kings Br

Fair

Greene County, Missouri · S 22 T 31 N R 22 W · Structure no. 28614

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
76 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
205
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Farm RD 137 over Kings Br is a concrete culvert carrying Farm RD 137 over Kings Br in Greene County, Missouri. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 205 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 420 by 2044. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesFarm RD 137
CrossesKings Br
LocationS 22 T 31 N R 22 W
RouteCounty Highway 137
CountyGreene County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.40332, -93.32828
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating64.5 US tons
Inventory rating38.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length76 ft (23.2 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic205 (2024)
Projected traffic420 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 137 over Kings Br built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Farm RD 137 over Kings 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Farm RD 137 over Kings Br carry?

About 205 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Farm RD 137 over Kings Br?

The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Farm RD 137 over Kings Br?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.