US Bridges

Harmony RD over Br. of Finley CR

PoorClosed to traffic

Webster County, Missouri · S 28 T 28 N R 17 W · Structure no. 29520

Built
1900
125 years old, rebuilt 2000
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2023 count
Owner
Local
Other Local Agency

About this bridge

Harmony RD over Br. of Finley CR is a concrete continuous slab carrying Harmony RD over Br. of Finley CR in Webster County, Missouri. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 2000, so it is 125 years old, older than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 83 by 2043. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesHarmony RD
CrossesBr. of Finley CR
LocationS 28 T 28 N R 17 W
RouteCounty Highway 386
CountyWebster County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.08636, -92.79284
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating0 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width23 ft (6.9 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2023)
Projected traffic83 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerOther Local Agency
Maintained byOther Local Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$239,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Harmony RD over Br. of Finley CR built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.

What condition is Harmony RD over Br. of Finley CR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.

How much traffic does Harmony RD over Br. of Finley CR carry?

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

How long is Harmony RD over Br. of Finley CR?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Harmony RD over Br. of Finley CR?

It is owned by the Other Local Agency.