US Bridges

Farmer Branch Ave over Br of James Rvr

Fair

Christian County, Missouri · S 33 T 28 N R 21 W · Structure no. 19664

Built
1929
96 years old, rebuilt 1996
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,000
2025 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Farmer Branch Ave over Br of James Rvr is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Farmer Branch Ave over Br of James Rvr in Christian County, Missouri. It was built in 1929 and reconstructed in 1996, so it is 96 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.

It carries about 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,800 by 2045. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesFarmer Branch Ave
CrossesBr of James Rvr
LocationS 33 T 28 N R 21 W
RouteCounty Highway 229
CountyChristian County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.09101, -93.22994
Functional classUrban Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.6 US tons
Inventory rating27.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2025)
Projected traffic1,800 by 2045
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byOther Local Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Farmer Branch Ave over Br of James Rvr built?

It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.

What condition is Farmer Branch Ave over Br of James Rvr 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Farmer Branch Ave over Br of James Rvr carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Farmer Branch Ave over Br of James Rvr?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Farmer Branch Ave over Br of James Rvr?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency and maintained by the Other Local Agency.