US Bridges

Farm RD 81 over Asher CR

Fair

Greene County, Missouri · S 9 T 30 N R 23 W · Structure no. 33983

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
39 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
522
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Farm RD 81 over Asher CR is a concrete culvert carrying Farm RD 81 over Asher CR in Greene County, Missouri. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 years old, older 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 522 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,070 by 2044. The structure is 39 ft (11.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesFarm RD 81
CrossesAsher CR
LocationS 9 T 30 N R 23 W
RouteCounty Highway 81
CountyGreene County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.34854, -93.46354
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 10
Structure length39 ft (11.8 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic522 (2024)
Projected traffic1,070 by 2044
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 81 over Asher CR built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is Farm RD 81 over Asher CR 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Farm RD 81 over Asher CR carry?

About 522 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Farm RD 81 over Asher CR?

The structure is 39 ft (11.8 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Farm RD 81 over Asher CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.