Block Branch RD over Dry Fk CR
PoorPosted for loadGasconade County, Missouri · S 26 T 41 N R 5 W · Structure no. 17474
- Built
- 1900
- 125 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 100 ft
- 10 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 35
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Block Branch RD over Dry Fk CR is a concrete slab carrying Block Branch RD over Dry Fk CR in Gasconade County, Missouri. It was built in 1900, so it is 125 years old, older than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 35 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 42 by 2044. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Block Branch RD over Dry Fk CR built?
It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025.
What condition is Block Branch RD over Dry Fk CR in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.
How much traffic does Block Branch RD over Dry Fk CR carry?
About 35 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Block Branch RD over Dry Fk CR?
The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.
Who owns Block Branch RD over Dry Fk CR?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.