County RD 223 over Branch
FairPosted for loadMarion County, Missouri · S 2 T 56 N R 8 W · Structure no. 20947
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Steel
- Length
- 49 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 35
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
County RD 223 over Branch is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying County RD 223 over Branch in Marion County, Missouri. It was built in 1950, 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 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 35 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 44 by 2043. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 12 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 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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. |
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Frequently asked questions
When was County RD 223 over Branch built?
It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.
What condition is County RD 223 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 223 over Branch carry?
About 35 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is County RD 223 over Branch?
The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.
Who owns County RD 223 over Branch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.