US Bridges

Camp Branch RD over Camp CR

FairPosted for load

Cass County, Missouri · S 19 T 45 N R 30 W · Structure no. 22994

Built
1900
125 years old, rebuilt 1988
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
57 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
60
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Camp Branch RD over Camp CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Camp Branch RD over Camp CR in Cass County, Missouri. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 1988, 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 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 60 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 96 by 2044. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 13 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCamp Branch RD
CrossesCamp CR
LocationS 19 T 45 N R 30 W
RouteCounty Highway 385
CountyCass County
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.69653, -94.27614
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating89.3 US tons
Inventory rating65.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.2 m)
Deck width13 ft (4.1 m)
Roadway width13 ft (3.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2024)
Projected traffic96 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$298,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Camp Branch RD over Camp CR built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.

What condition is Camp Branch RD over Camp CR 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Camp Branch RD over Camp CR carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Camp Branch RD over Camp CR?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 13 ft wide.

Who owns Camp Branch RD over Camp CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.