US Bridges

243 ST over Camp Branch CR

Good

Cass County, Missouri · S 35 T 45 N R 30 W · Structure no. 35843

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
102 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
45
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

243 ST over Camp Branch CR is a concrete continuous channel beam carrying 243 ST over Camp Branch CR in Cass County, Missouri. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 years old, younger than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 45 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 72 by 2044. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Carries243 ST
CrossesCamp Branch CR
LocationS 35 T 45 N R 30 W
RouteCounty Highway 407
Coordinates38.673, -94.21517
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating80.4 US tons
Inventory rating48.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length102 ft (31.1 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic45 (2024)
Projected traffic72 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 243 ST over Camp Branch CR built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is 243 ST over Camp Branch CR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.

How much traffic does 243 ST over Camp Branch CR carry?

About 45 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is 243 ST over Camp Branch CR?

The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns 243 ST over Camp Branch CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.