US Bridges

Florida RD 205 over Br of Straight Br

Good

Ralls County, Missouri · S 3334 T 54 N R 6 W · Structure no. 18948

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
20 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
35
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Florida RD 205 over Br of Straight Br is a steel culvert carrying Florida RD 205 over Br of Straight Br in Ralls County, Missouri. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 35 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 44 by 2043. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesFlorida RD 205
CrossesBr of Straight Br
LocationS 3334 T 54 N R 6 W
RouteCounty Highway 205
CountyRalls County
StateMissouri
Coordinates39.42408, -91.57261
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35 (2023)
Projected traffic44 by 2043
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 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 Florida RD 205 over Br of Straight Br built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Florida RD 205 over Br of Straight Br 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Florida RD 205 over Br of Straight Br carry?

About 35 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Florida RD 205 over Br of Straight Br?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns Florida RD 205 over Br of Straight Br?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.