US Bridges

Hummingbird LN over Branch

Fair

Ralls County, Missouri · S 35 T 53 N R 6 W · Structure no. 36917

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
75
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hummingbird LN over Branch is a steel culvert carrying Hummingbird LN over Branch in Ralls County, Missouri. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 75 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 94 by 2043. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesHummingbird LN
CrossesBranch
LocationS 35 T 53 N R 6 W
RouteCounty Highway 238
CountyRalls County
StateMissouri
Coordinates39.33719, -91.54747
Functional classRural 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75 (2023)
Projected traffic94 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 Hummingbird LN over Branch built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hummingbird LN 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Hummingbird LN over Branch carry?

About 75 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Hummingbird LN over Branch?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Hummingbird LN over Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.