US Bridges

County RD 205 over Branch

Fair

Knox County, Missouri · S 30 T 62 N R 10 W · Structure no. 18939

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
75
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County RD 205 over Branch is a concrete slab carrying County RD 205 over Branch in Knox County, Missouri. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 75 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 94 by 2044. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty RD 205
CrossesBranch
LocationS 30 T 62 N R 10 W
RouteCounty Highway 205
CountyKnox County
StateMissouri
Coordinates40.1385, -92.05433
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating58.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75 (2024)
Projected traffic94 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 County RD 205 over Branch built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is County RD 205 over 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does County RD 205 over Branch carry?

About 75 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is County RD 205 over Branch?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns County RD 205 over Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.