US Bridges

Branch RD over Logan CR

Fair

Cole County, Missouri · S 20 T 44 N R 13 W · Structure no. 13587

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
65
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Branch RD over Logan CR is a concrete culvert carrying Branch RD over Logan CR in Cole County, Missouri. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 65 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 111 by 2044. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesBranch RD
CrossesLogan CR
LocationS 20 T 44 N R 13 W
RouteCounty Highway 42
CountyCole County
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.54179, -92.37206
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating54.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadOther
Structure length27 ft (8.2 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 traffic65 (2024)
Projected traffic111 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Branch RD over Logan CR built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Branch RD over Logan 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Branch RD over Logan CR carry?

About 65 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Branch RD over Logan CR?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m).

Who owns Branch RD over Logan CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.