Argo RD over Branch
PoorLinn County, Missouri · S 10 T 59 N R 22 W · Structure no. 13090
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old, rebuilt 1996
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 34 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 20
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Argo RD over Branch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Argo RD over Branch in Linn County, Missouri. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 1996, so it is 75 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.
It carries about 20 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 22 by 2044. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Argo RD over Branch built?
It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.
What condition is Argo RD over Branch 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does Argo RD over Branch carry?
About 20 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Argo RD over Branch?
The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns Argo RD over Branch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.