SW Bray RD over Bays Branch
FairDeKalb County, Missouri · S 23 T 58 N R 33 W · Structure no. 22243
- Built
- 1990
- 35 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 42 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 20
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
SW Bray RD over Bays Branch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SW Bray RD over Bays Branch in DeKalb County, Missouri. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 20 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 23 by 2044. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SW Bray RD over Bays Branch built?
It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.
What condition is SW Bray RD over Bays Branch 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 SW Bray RD over Bays Branch carry?
About 20 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is SW Bray RD over Bays Branch?
The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.
Who owns SW Bray RD over Bays Branch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.