Missouri ST over Branch
PoorPosted for loadAdair County, Missouri · S 29 T 63 N R 16 W · Structure no. 21617
- Built
- 1935
- 90 years old, rebuilt 1986
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 31 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 40
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Missouri ST over Branch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Missouri ST over Branch in Adair County, Missouri. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 1986, so it is 90 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: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 40 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 44 by 2044. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Missouri ST over Branch built?
It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.
What condition is Missouri ST over Branch 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does Missouri ST over Branch carry?
About 40 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Missouri ST over Branch?
The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.
Who owns Missouri ST over Branch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.