US Bridges

345 TH ST over Jacks Branch

Good

Gentry County, Missouri · S 35 T 63 N R 30 W · Structure no. 34413

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
53 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

345 TH ST over Jacks Branch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 345 TH ST over Jacks Branch in Gentry County, Missouri. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 20 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 23 by 2044. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Carries345 TH ST
CrossesJacks Branch
LocationS 35 T 63 N R 30 W
RouteCounty Highway 202
Coordinates40.2166, -94.24206
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.5 US tons
Inventory rating34.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.7 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.2 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2024)
Projected traffic23 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway 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 345 TH ST over Jacks Branch built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is 345 TH ST over Jacks Branch 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 2023.

How much traffic does 345 TH ST over Jacks Branch carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is 345 TH ST over Jacks Branch?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.7 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns 345 TH ST over Jacks Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.