US Bridges

County RD 5-833 over Barren Fk CR

Fair

Ozark County, Missouri · S 17 T 23 N R 14 W · Structure no. 20243

Built
1925
100 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
296 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County RD 5-833 over Barren Fk CR is a concrete arch - deck carrying County RD 5-833 over Barren Fk CR in Ozark County, Missouri. It was built in 1925, so it is 100 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 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 20 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 30 by 2044. The structure is 296 ft (90.2 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty RD 5-833
CrossesBarren Fk CR
LocationS 17 T 23 N R 14 W
RouteCounty Highway 253
CountyOzark County
StateMissouri
Coordinates36.67831, -92.51231
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating29.8 US tons
Inventory rating15.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadOther
Structure length296 ft (90.2 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2024)
Projected traffic30 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County RD 5-833 over Barren Fk CR built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025.

What condition is County RD 5-833 over Barren Fk 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does County RD 5-833 over Barren Fk CR carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is County RD 5-833 over Barren Fk CR?

The structure is 296 ft (90.2 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns County RD 5-833 over Barren Fk CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.