US Bridges

Farm Road 197 over South Dry Sac Rvr

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Greene County, Missouri · S 1 T 29 N R 21 W · Structure no. 37507

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
204
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Farm Road 197 over South Dry Sac Rvr is a concrete culvert carrying Farm Road 197 over South Dry Sac Rvr in Greene County, Missouri. It was built in 2024, so it is 1 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 204 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 418 by 2044. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesFarm Road 197
CrossesSouth Dry Sac Rvr
LocationS 1 T 29 N R 21 W
RouteCounty Highway 197
CountyGreene County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.25721, -93.18781
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Culvert9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic204 (2024)
Projected traffic418 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 Road 197 over South Dry Sac Rvr built?

It was built in 2024, making it 1 years old in 2025.

What condition is Farm Road 197 over South 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does Farm Road 197 over South Dry Sac Rvr carry?

About 204 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Farm Road 197 over South Dry Sac Rvr?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Farm Road 197 over South Dry Sac Rvr?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.