US Bridges

Hippo Branch RD over Jug Run Br

Poor

Ralls County, Missouri · S 8 T 54 N R 5 W · Structure no. 19306

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
35
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hippo Branch RD over Jug Run Br is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Hippo Branch RD over Jug Run Br in Ralls County, Missouri. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 35 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 44 by 2043. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesHippo Branch RD
CrossesJug Run Br
LocationS 8 T 54 N R 5 W
RouteCounty Highway 217
CountyRalls County
StateMissouri
Coordinates39.475, -91.48328
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating32.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35 (2023)
Projected traffic44 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$211,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hippo Branch RD over Jug Run Br built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hippo Branch RD over Jug Run Br 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 Hippo Branch RD over Jug Run Br carry?

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

How long is Hippo Branch RD over Jug Run Br?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Hippo Branch RD over Jug Run Br?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.