US Bridges

County RD 959 over Long Branch CR

Fair

Monroe County, Missouri · S 20 T 53 N R 11 W · Structure no. 15410

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
135 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County RD 959 over Long Branch CR is a prestressed concrete continuous tee beam carrying County RD 959 over Long Branch CR in Monroe County, Missouri. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 6 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 63 by 2043. The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty RD 959
CrossesLong Branch CR
LocationS 20 T 53 N R 11 W
RouteCounty Highway 93
CountyMonroe County
StateMissouri
Coordinates39.36289, -92.15617
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length135 ft (41.1 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2023)
Projected traffic63 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 959 over Long Branch CR built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is County RD 959 over Long Branch CR 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does County RD 959 over Long Branch CR carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is County RD 959 over Long Branch CR?

The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns County RD 959 over Long Branch CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.