US Bridges

County RD 149 over Funk CR

Fair

Iron County, Missouri · S 5 T 30 N R 3 E · Structure no. 17326

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County RD 149 over Funk CR is a concrete continuous slab carrying County RD 149 over Funk CR in Iron County, Missouri. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 years old, older 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 5 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 60 by 2043. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty RD 149
CrossesFunk CR
LocationS 5 T 30 N R 3 E
RouteCounty Highway 149
CountyIron County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.3142, -90.7393
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.6 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadOther
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2023)
Projected traffic60 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 County RD 149 over Funk CR built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is County RD 149 over Funk 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 2025.

How much traffic does County RD 149 over Funk CR carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is County RD 149 over Funk CR?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns County RD 149 over Funk CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.