US Bridges

County RD 831 over Long Branch CR

Fair

Monroe County, Missouri · S 27 T 53 N R 10 W · Structure no. 31693

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
95 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County RD 831 over Long Branch CR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County RD 831 over Long Branch CR in Monroe County, Missouri. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 20 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 25 by 2043. The structure is 95 ft (28.9 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesCounty RD 831
CrossesLong Branch CR
LocationS 27 T 53 N R 10 W
RouteCounty Highway 70
Coordinates39.34986, -92.02403
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating83.3 US tons
Inventory rating49.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length95 ft (28.9 m)
Longest span93 ft (28.3 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2023)
Projected traffic25 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County RD 831 over Long Branch CR built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is County RD 831 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 831 over Long Branch CR carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is County RD 831 over Long Branch CR?

The structure is 95 ft (28.9 m) long with a longest span of 93 ft (28.3 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns County RD 831 over Long Branch CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.