US Bridges

Oregon Drive over Branch

Good

Ralls County, Missouri · S 20 T 53 N R 7 W · Structure no. 37086

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Oregon Drive over Branch is a concrete slab carrying Oregon Drive over Branch in Ralls County, Missouri. It was built in 2024, so it is 1 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 20 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 25 by 2043. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesOregon Drive
CrossesBranch
LocationS 20 T 53 N R 7 W
RouteCounty Highway 257
CountyRalls County
StateMissouri
Coordinates39.36306, -91.7175
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2023)
Projected traffic25 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Oregon Drive over Branch built?

It was built in 2024, making it 1 years old in 2025.

What condition is Oregon Drive over Branch 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Oregon Drive over Branch carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Oregon Drive over Branch?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Oregon Drive over Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.