US Bridges

County RD 216 over Greggs CR

Fair

Howard County, Missouri · S 16 T 51 N R 17 W · Structure no. 18701

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
69 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County RD 216 over Greggs CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County RD 216 over Greggs CR in Howard County, Missouri. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 55 by 2044. The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty RD 216
CrossesGreggs CR
LocationS 16 T 51 N R 17 W
RouteCounty Highway 196
CountyHoward County
StateMissouri
Coordinates39.22421, -92.82468
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.6 US tons
Inventory rating32.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length69 ft (21 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width23 ft (7.1 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2024)
Projected traffic55 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 byOther Local Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County RD 216 over Greggs CR built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is County RD 216 over Greggs CR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.

How much traffic does County RD 216 over Greggs CR carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is County RD 216 over Greggs CR?

The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns County RD 216 over Greggs CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency and maintained by the Other Local Agency.