US Bridges

James ST over Long Branch Crk

Good

Gentry County, Missouri · S 9 T 62 N R 31 W · Structure no. 37403

Built
2025
0 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
86 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
35
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

James ST over Long Branch Crk is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying James ST over Long Branch Crk in Gentry County, Missouri. It was built in 2025, so it is 0 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. Its operating status is: new structure not yet open to traffic.

It carries about 35 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 40 by 2044. The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesJames ST
CrossesLong Branch Crk
LocationS 9 T 62 N R 31 W
RouteCounty Highway 315
Coordinates40.1973, -94.39319
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusNew structure not yet open to traffic
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length86 ft (26.2 m)
Longest span84 ft (25.5 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35 (2024)
Projected traffic40 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 James ST over Long Branch Crk built?

It was built in 2025, making it 0 years old in 2025.

What condition is James ST over Long Branch Crk 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does James ST over Long Branch Crk carry?

About 35 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is James ST over Long Branch Crk?

The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.5 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns James ST over Long Branch Crk?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.