US Bridges

Farm RD 189 over S Dry Sac Rvr

Good

Greene County, Missouri · S 3 T 29 N R 21 W · Structure no. 36742

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
35 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
60
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Farm RD 189 over S Dry Sac Rvr is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Farm RD 189 over S Dry Sac Rvr 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 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 60 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 123 by 2044. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesFarm RD 189
CrossesS Dry Sac Rvr
LocationS 3 T 29 N R 21 W
RouteCounty Highway 189
Coordinates37.26475, -93.20786
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating54.6 US tons
Inventory rating32.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2024)
Projected traffic123 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 189 over S Dry Sac Rvr built?

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

What condition is Farm RD 189 over S Dry Sac Rvr 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Farm RD 189 over S Dry Sac Rvr carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Farm RD 189 over S Dry Sac Rvr?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Farm RD 189 over S Dry Sac Rvr?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.