US Bridges

Farm RD 167 over Sims Br

Good

Greene County, Missouri · S 32 T 31 N R 21 W · Structure no. 30850

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
102 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
500
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Farm RD 167 over Sims Br is a concrete continuous slab carrying Farm RD 167 over Sims Br 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 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,025 by 2044. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesFarm RD 167
CrossesSims Br
LocationS 32 T 31 N R 21 W
RouteCounty Highway 167
Coordinates37.36522, -93.2637
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 protection6 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 evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating84.3 US tons
Inventory rating50.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length102 ft (31.1 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2024)
Projected traffic1,025 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 167 over Sims Br built?

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

What condition is Farm RD 167 over Sims Br 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Farm RD 167 over Sims Br carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Farm RD 167 over Sims Br?

The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Farm RD 167 over Sims Br?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.