US Bridges

Prairie Dell RD over Birch CR

Good

Franklin County, Missouri · S 6 T 42 N R 1 E · Structure no. 20007

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
110 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
275
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Prairie Dell RD over Birch CR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Prairie Dell RD over Birch CR in Franklin 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 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 275 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 440 by 2043. The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesPrairie Dell RD
CrossesBirch CR
LocationS 6 T 42 N R 1 E
RouteCounty Highway 243
Coordinates38.40592, -90.95501
Functional classUrban 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating64.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length110 ft (33.5 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic275 (2023)
Projected traffic440 by 2043
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 Prairie Dell RD over Birch CR built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Prairie Dell RD over Birch 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Prairie Dell RD over Birch CR carry?

About 275 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Prairie Dell RD over Birch CR?

The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Prairie Dell RD over Birch CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.