Rt W E over Watson Branch
FairCamden County, Missouri · S 9 T 37 N R 19 W · Structure no. 33333
- Built
- 2011
- 14 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 113 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 548
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Rt W E over Watson Branch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Rt W E over Watson Branch in Camden County, Missouri. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 6 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 548 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,096 by 2044. The structure is 113 ft (34.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Rt W E over Watson Branch built?
It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.
What condition is Rt W E over Watson Branch 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does Rt W E over Watson Branch carry?
About 548 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Rt W E over Watson Branch?
The structure is 113 ft (34.5 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Rt W E over Watson Branch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.