US Bridges

Farm RD 4 over Br of Asher CR

Good

Greene County, Missouri · S 17 T 31 N R 23 W · Structure no. 37041

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Farm RD 4 over Br of Asher CR is a concrete culvert carrying Farm RD 4 over Br of Asher CR in Greene County, Missouri. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 20 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 41 by 2043. The structure is 34 ft (10.5 m) long and 30 ft wide.

CarriesFarm RD 4
CrossesBr of Asher CR
LocationS 17 T 31 N R 23 W
RouteCounty Highway 4
Coordinates37.42124, -93.48461
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 protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating78.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.5 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2023)
Projected traffic41 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 4 over Br of Asher CR built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is Farm RD 4 over Br of Asher CR 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 4 over Br of Asher CR carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Farm RD 4 over Br of Asher CR?

The structure is 34 ft (10.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Farm RD 4 over Br of Asher CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.