US Bridges

County RD 413 over Branch

Fair

Marion County, Missouri · S 1 T 57 N R 5 W · Structure no. 20257

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
71 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County RD 413 over Branch is a prestressed concrete continuous tee beam carrying County RD 413 over Branch in Marion County, Missouri. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 5 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 125 by 2043. The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesCounty RD 413
CrossesBranch
LocationS 1 T 57 N R 5 W
RouteCounty Highway 253
Coordinates39.75794, -91.39906
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating66.5 US tons
Inventory rating34.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadOther
Structure length71 ft (21.6 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2023)
Projected traffic125 by 2043
Trucks5%
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 413 over Branch built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is County RD 413 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does County RD 413 over Branch carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is County RD 413 over Branch?

The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns County RD 413 over Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.