US Bridges

Farm RD 156 over Dry Br

Fair

Greene County, Missouri · S 36 T 29 N R 24 W · Structure no. 29474

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
40 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
489
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Farm RD 156 over Dry Br is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Farm RD 156 over Dry Br in Greene County, Missouri. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 489 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,002 by 2044. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesFarm RD 156
CrossesDry Br
LocationS 36 T 29 N R 24 W
RouteCounty Highway 156
Coordinates37.17056, -93.50106
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 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating99.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic489 (2024)
Projected traffic1,002 by 2044
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 156 over Dry Br built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Farm RD 156 over Dry 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 Farm RD 156 over Dry Br carry?

About 489 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is Farm RD 156 over Dry Br?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Farm RD 156 over Dry Br?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.