US Bridges

Farm RD 170 over Br of James Rvr

Fair

Greene County, Missouri · S 7 T 28 N R 20 W · Structure no. 30738

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
47 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
258
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Farm RD 170 over Br of James Rvr is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Farm RD 170 over Br of James Rvr in Greene County, Missouri. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 258 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 529 by 2044. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesFarm RD 170
CrossesBr of James Rvr
LocationS 7 T 28 N R 20 W
RouteCounty Highway 170
CountyGreene County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.13439, -93.16156
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic258 (2024)
Projected traffic529 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 170 over Br of James Rvr built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Farm RD 170 over Br of James Rvr 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Farm RD 170 over Br of James Rvr carry?

About 258 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Farm RD 170 over Br of James Rvr?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Farm RD 170 over Br of James Rvr?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.