US Bridges

Public RD over Branch

PoorPosted for load

Ralls County, Missouri · S 34 T 54 N R 7 W · Structure no. 22064

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
150
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Public RD over Branch is a steel culvert carrying Public RD over Branch in Ralls County, Missouri. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 150 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 188 by 2043. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesPublic RD
CrossesBranch
LocationS 34 T 54 N R 7 W
RouteCity Street 0
CountyRalls County
StateMissouri
Coordinates39.42219, -91.66272
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating22.8 US tons
Inventory rating13.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadOther
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.3 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2023)
Projected traffic188 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$225,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Public RD over Branch built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Public RD 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 Public RD over Branch carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Public RD over Branch?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Public RD over Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency and maintained by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.