US Bridges

200th ST over Branch

FairPosted for load

Putnam County, Missouri · S 18 T 65 N R 20 W · Structure no. 23230

Built
1991
34 years old, rebuilt 2003
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
72 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
15
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

200th ST over Branch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 200th ST over Branch in Putnam County, Missouri. It was built in 1991 and reconstructed in 2003, so it is 34 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 15 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 17 by 2044. The structure is 72 ft (21.8 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Carries200th ST
CrossesBranch
LocationS 18 T 65 N R 20 W
RouteCounty Highway 397
Coordinates40.44383, -93.18953
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating29.8 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadOther
Structure length72 ft (21.8 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width12 ft (3.7 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15 (2024)
Projected traffic17 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 200th ST over Branch built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.

What condition is 200th ST over Branch 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does 200th ST over Branch carry?

About 15 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is 200th ST over Branch?

The structure is 72 ft (21.8 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.

Who owns 200th ST over Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.