US Bridges

Farm RD 43 over Pickerel CR

Good

Greene County, Missouri · S 28 T 28 N R 24 W · Structure no. 31427

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
74 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
275
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Farm RD 43 over Pickerel CR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Farm RD 43 over Pickerel CR in Greene County, Missouri. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 275 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 564 by 2044. The structure is 74 ft (22.7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesFarm RD 43
CrossesPickerel CR
LocationS 28 T 28 N R 24 W
RouteCounty Highway 43
Coordinates37.10523, -93.55812
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.5 US tons
Inventory rating38.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length74 ft (22.7 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic275 (2024)
Projected traffic564 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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Farm RD 43 over Pickerel CR built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Farm RD 43 over Pickerel 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 43 over Pickerel CR carry?

About 275 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Farm RD 43 over Pickerel CR?

The structure is 74 ft (22.7 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Farm RD 43 over Pickerel CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.