US Bridges

County RD 873 over Pond Fk of White R

Fair

Ozark County, Missouri · S 23 T 23 N R 16 W · Structure no. 34026

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
25
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County RD 873 over Pond Fk of White R is a concrete slab carrying County RD 873 over Pond Fk of White R in Ozark County, Missouri. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 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 25 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 38 by 2044. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty RD 873
CrossesPond Fk of White R
LocationS 23 T 23 N R 16 W
RouteCounty Highway 159
CountyOzark County
StateMissouri
Coordinates36.65656, -92.68183
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.
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 inspectionOctober 2023
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.4 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2024)
Projected traffic38 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 873 over Pond Fk of White R built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is County RD 873 over Pond Fk of White R 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 873 over Pond Fk of White R carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is County RD 873 over Pond Fk of White R?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns County RD 873 over Pond Fk of White R?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.