US Bridges

FR 169 over Farmers Br

Good

Greene County, Missouri · S 29 T 28 N R 21 W · Structure no. 36580

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
56 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,666
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FR 169 over Farmers Br is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying FR 169 over Farmers Br in Greene County, Missouri. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 1,666 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,499 by 2043. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesFR 169
CrossesFarmers Br
LocationS 29 T 28 N R 21 W
RouteCounty Highway 169
Coordinates37.09796, -93.25477
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable 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 rating96.2 US tons
Inventory rating74.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length56 ft (17.1 m)
Longest span52 ft (16 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,666 (2023)
Projected traffic2,499 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 FR 169 over Farmers Br built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is FR 169 over Farmers 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does FR 169 over Farmers Br carry?

About 1,666 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is FR 169 over Farmers Br?

The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (16 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns FR 169 over Farmers Br?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.