US Bridges

Farmers Branch RD over Trib of James Rvr

Good

Christian County, Missouri · S 3 T 27 N R 21 W · Structure no. 31280

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,000
2025 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Farmers Branch RD over Trib of James Rvr is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Farmers Branch RD over Trib of James Rvr in Christian County, Missouri. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,800 by 2045. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesFarmers Branch RD
CrossesTrib of James Rvr
LocationS 3 T 27 N R 21 W
RouteCounty Highway 328
Coordinates37.07224, -93.21904
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.5 US tons
Inventory rating33.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 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 closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byOther Local 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 Farmers Branch RD over Trib of James Rvr built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Farmers Branch RD over Trib of James Rvr 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Farmers Branch RD over Trib of James Rvr carry?

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

How long is Farmers Branch RD over Trib of James Rvr?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m).

Who owns Farmers Branch RD over Trib of James Rvr?

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