County RD 167 over Branch
PoorPosted for loadMarion County, Missouri · S 1 T 58 N R 8 W · Structure no. 16687
- Built
- 1926
- 99 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2023
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 60 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
County RD 167 over Branch is a steel truss - thru carrying County RD 167 over Branch in Marion County, Missouri. It was built in 1926, so it is 99 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 50 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 63 by 2043. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was County RD 167 over Branch built?
It was built in 1926, making it 99 years old in 2025.
What condition is County RD 167 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 February 2023.
How much traffic does County RD 167 over Branch carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is County RD 167 over Branch?
The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns County RD 167 over Branch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.