US Bridges

County RD 516 over Branch of Indian C

Good

Livingston County, Missouri · S 3 T 58 N R 25 W · Structure no. 31156

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
92 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County RD 516 over Branch of Indian C is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County RD 516 over Branch of Indian C in Livingston County, Missouri. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 10 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 11 by 2044. The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCounty RD 516
CrossesBranch of Indian C
LocationS 3 T 58 N R 25 W
RouteCounty Highway 144
Coordinates39.87087, -93.68913
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
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 rating85.3 US tons
Inventory rating50.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length92 ft (28 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2024)
Projected traffic11 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 516 over Branch of Indian C built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is County RD 516 over Branch of Indian C 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 2025.

How much traffic does County RD 516 over Branch of Indian C carry?

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

How long is County RD 516 over Branch of Indian C?

The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns County RD 516 over Branch of Indian C?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.