US Bridges

Red Devil RD over Branch

Fair

Ralls County, Missouri · S 1 T 56 N R 5 W · Structure no. 32413

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
39 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
950
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Red Devil RD over Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Red Devil RD over Branch in Ralls County, Missouri. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 950 vehicles a day, roughly 50% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,283 by 2043. The structure is 39 ft (11.8 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesRed Devil RD
CrossesBranch
LocationS 1 T 56 N R 5 W
RouteCity Street 0
CountyRalls County
StateMissouri
Coordinates39.67969, -91.41646
Functional classUrban 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 inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length39 ft (11.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic950 (2023)
Projected traffic1,283 by 2043
Trucks50%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Red Devil RD over Branch built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is Red Devil RD 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Red Devil RD over Branch carry?

About 950 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 50% are trucks.

How long is Red Devil RD over Branch?

The structure is 39 ft (11.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Red Devil RD over Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.