204th RD over Branch
PoorClosed to trafficPutnam County, Missouri · S 20 T 66 N R 20 W · Structure no. 14451
- Built
- 1920
- 105 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 24 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 10
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
204th RD over Branch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 204th RD over Branch in Putnam County, Missouri. It was built in 1920, so it is 105 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 2 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: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 10 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 11 by 2044. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 2 Critical | Advanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken. |
| Channel and channel protection | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 204th RD over Branch built?
It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025.
What condition is 204th RD 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 February 2023.
How much traffic does 204th RD over Branch carry?
About 10 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is 204th RD over Branch?
The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.
Who owns 204th RD over Branch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.