US Bridges

Primrose ST over S Fk Wards Br

Good

Greene County, Missouri · S 9 T 28 N R 21 W · Structure no. 35373

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
14,000
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Primrose ST over S Fk Wards Br is a concrete culvert carrying Primrose ST over S Fk Wards Br in Greene County, Missouri. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 14,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,000 by 2044. The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long and 97 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesPrimrose ST
CrossesS Fk Wards Br
LocationS 9 T 28 N R 21 W
RouteCity Street 407
Coordinates37.14921, -93.26341
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (8 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width97 ft (29.7 m)
Roadway width97 ft (29.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,000 (2024)
Projected traffic21,000 by 2044
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Primrose ST over S Fk Wards Br built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Primrose ST over S Fk Wards 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Primrose ST over S Fk Wards Br carry?

About 14,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Primrose ST over S Fk Wards Br?

The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 97 ft wide.

Who owns Primrose ST over S Fk Wards Br?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.