US Bridges

Feaster Branch RD over Feaster Br

Poor

Benton County, Missouri · S 31 T 41 N R 21 W · Structure no. 19646

Built
1920
105 years old, rebuilt 1998
Condition
Poor
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Feaster Branch RD over Feaster Br is a concrete slab carrying Feaster Branch RD over Feaster Br in Benton County, Missouri. It was built in 1920 and reconstructed in 1998, so it is 105 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.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 145 by 2043. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesFeaster Branch RD
CrossesFeaster Br
LocationS 31 T 41 N R 21 W
RouteCounty Highway 228
Coordinates38.28794, -93.28611
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
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
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 inspectionJanuary 2024
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.9 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2023)
Projected traffic145 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$185,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Feaster Branch RD over Feaster Br built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.

What condition is Feaster Branch RD over Feaster Br 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Feaster Branch RD over Feaster Br carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Feaster Branch RD over Feaster Br?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns Feaster Branch RD over Feaster Br?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.