US Bridges

Rt F S over Sac Rvr Br

PoorPosted for load

Greene County, Missouri · S 5 T 29 N R 24 W · Structure no. 5886

Built
1936
89 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
335 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
874
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt F S over Sac Rvr Br is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rt F S over Sac Rvr Br in Greene County, Missouri. It was built in 1936, so it is 89 years old, older than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 874 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,398 by 2044. The structure is 335 ft (102.1 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

CarriesRt F S
CrossesSac Rvr Br
LocationS 5 T 29 N R 24 W
RouteState Highway 0F
Coordinates37.24634, -93.58164
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating22.8 US tons
Inventory rating13.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+3 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length335 ft (102.1 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic874 (2024)
Projected traffic1,398 by 2044
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$3.2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rt F S over Sac Rvr Br built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt F S over Sac Rvr Br in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does Rt F S over Sac Rvr Br carry?

About 874 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Rt F S over Sac Rvr Br?

The structure is 335 ft (102.1 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Rt F S over Sac Rvr Br?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.