US Bridges

210th ST over Branch

PoorPosted for load

Putnam County, Missouri · S 19 T 65 N R 19 W · Structure no. 22475

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 1984
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
48 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

210th ST over Branch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 210th ST over Branch in Putnam County, Missouri. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1984, so it is 85 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 10 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 11 by 2044. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Carries210th ST
CrossesBranch
LocationS 19 T 65 N R 19 W
RouteCounty Highway 358
Coordinates40.42987, -93.07522
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating5 US tons
Inventory rating3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadOther
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width12 ft (3.7 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2024)
Projected traffic11 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$383,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 210th ST over Branch built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.

What condition is 210th ST 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 2025.

How much traffic does 210th ST over Branch carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is 210th ST over Branch?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.

Who owns 210th ST over Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.