US Bridges

Farm RD 68 over BNSF RR

Good

Greene County, Missouri · S 20 T 30 N R 24 W · Structure no. 36660

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
57 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
75
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Farm RD 68 over BNSF RR is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Farm RD 68 over BNSF RR in Greene County, Missouri. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 75 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 154 by 2043. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesFarm RD 68
CrossesBNSF RR
LocationS 20 T 30 N R 24 W
RouteCounty Highway 68
Coordinates37.32451, -93.60394
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating81.4 US tons
Inventory rating48.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75 (2023)
Projected traffic154 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Farm RD 68 over BNSF RR built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is Farm RD 68 over BNSF RR 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 68 over BNSF RR carry?

About 75 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Farm RD 68 over BNSF RR?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Farm RD 68 over BNSF RR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.