US Bridges

Farm RD 144 over Pond CR

Good

Greene County, Missouri · S 25 T 29 N R 24 W · Structure no. 30744

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
168 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
345
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Farm RD 144 over Pond CR is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Farm RD 144 over Pond CR in Greene County, Missouri. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 345 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 707 by 2044. The structure is 168 ft (51.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesFarm RD 144
CrossesPond CR
LocationS 25 T 29 N R 24 W
RouteCounty Highway 144
Coordinates37.19255, -93.50198
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 evaluation8: Equal to present desirable 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 rating61.5 US tons
Inventory rating36.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length168 ft (51.2 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic345 (2024)
Projected traffic707 by 2044
Trucks10%
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 144 over Pond CR built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Farm RD 144 over Pond CR 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Farm RD 144 over Pond CR carry?

About 345 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Farm RD 144 over Pond CR?

The structure is 168 ft (51.2 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Farm RD 144 over Pond CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.