US Bridges

Farm RD 45 over Sims Branch CR

Good

Greene County, Missouri · S 10 T 29 N R 24 W · Structure no. 32731

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
40 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Farm RD 45 over Sims Branch CR is a concrete culvert carrying Farm RD 45 over Sims Branch CR in Greene County, Missouri. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 30 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 62 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 45
CrossesSims Branch CR
LocationS 10 T 29 N R 24 W
RouteCounty Highway 45
Coordinates37.23986, -93.54972
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
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
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.5 US tons
Inventory rating38.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2024)
Projected traffic62 by 2044
Trucks10%
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 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 45 over Sims Branch CR built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is Farm RD 45 over Sims Branch 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 45 over Sims Branch CR carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Farm RD 45 over Sims Branch CR?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns Farm RD 45 over Sims Branch CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.