US Bridges

Blackjack Trail over Branch CR

Good

Putnam County, Missouri · S 2 T 66 N R 20 W · Structure no. 36771

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Blackjack Trail over Branch CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Blackjack Trail over Branch CR in Putnam County, Missouri. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 years old, younger than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 20 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 22 by 2044. The structure is 50 ft (15.3 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesBlackjack Trail
CrossesBranch CR
LocationS 2 T 66 N R 20 W
RouteCounty Highway 79
CountyPutnam County
StateMissouri
Coordinates40.54726, -93.11686
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length50 ft (15.3 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2024)
Projected traffic22 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Blackjack Trail over Branch CR built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is Blackjack Trail over Branch CR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2023.

How much traffic does Blackjack Trail over Branch CR carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Blackjack Trail over Branch CR?

The structure is 50 ft (15.3 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Blackjack Trail over Branch CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.