Meadow Lark LN over Branch
PoorPosted for loadRalls County, Missouri · S 2 T 53 N R 6 W · Structure no. 18781
- Built
- 1930
- 95 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 26 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 15
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Meadow Lark LN over Branch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Meadow Lark LN over Branch in Ralls County, Missouri. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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 15 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 19 by 2043. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Meadow Lark LN over Branch built?
It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.
What condition is Meadow Lark LN 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does Meadow Lark LN over Branch carry?
About 15 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Meadow Lark LN over Branch?
The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.
Who owns Meadow Lark LN over Branch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.