Cherry Trail over Branch
PoorPosted for loadPutnam County, Missouri · S 29 T 66 N R 21 W · Structure no. 13051
- Built
- 1930
- 95 years old, rebuilt 1993
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 54 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Cherry Trail over Branch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cherry Trail over Branch in Putnam County, Missouri. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1993, so it is 95 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 5 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 6 by 2044. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 15 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Cherry Trail over Branch built?
It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.
What condition is Cherry Trail 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 January 2025.
How much traffic does Cherry Trail over Branch carry?
About 5 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Cherry Trail over Branch?
The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.
Who owns Cherry Trail over Branch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.