US Bridges

W Drake RD over N Fk Finney CR

Good

Saline County, Missouri · S 28 T 50 N R 21 W · Structure no. 17211

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
89 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

W Drake RD over N Fk Finney CR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying W Drake RD over N Fk Finney CR in Saline County, Missouri. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 years old, younger than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 110 by 2044. The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

CarriesW Drake RD
CrossesN Fk Finney CR
LocationS 28 T 50 N R 21 W
RouteCounty Highway 146
Coordinates39.08686, -93.21782
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating68.5 US tons
Inventory rating36.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length89 ft (27.1 m)
Longest span86 ft (26.2 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2024)
Projected traffic110 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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 W Drake RD over N Fk Finney CR built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is W Drake RD over N Fk Finney CR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does W Drake RD over N Fk Finney CR carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is W Drake RD over N Fk Finney CR?

The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns W Drake RD over N Fk Finney CR?

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