US Bridges

Truman LN 188 over Branch

Fair

Ralls County, Missouri · S 12 T 54 N R 7 W · Structure no. 18536

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
33 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
25
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Truman LN 188 over Branch is a steel culvert carrying Truman LN 188 over Branch in Ralls County, Missouri. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 25 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 31 by 2043. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesTruman LN 188
CrossesBranch
LocationS 12 T 54 N R 7 W
RouteCounty Highway 188
CountyRalls County
StateMissouri
Coordinates39.47708, -91.62367
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadOther
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span13 ft (4.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2023)
Projected traffic31 by 2043
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Truman LN 188 over Branch built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Truman LN 188 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Truman LN 188 over Branch carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is Truman LN 188 over Branch?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4.1 m).

Who owns Truman LN 188 over Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.