Fire Branch RD over Fire Br
PoorPosted for loadRay County, Missouri · S 5 T 53 N R 28 W · Structure no. 13823
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old, rebuilt 1987
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 25 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 27
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Fire Branch RD over Fire Br is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Fire Branch RD over Fire Br in Ray County, Missouri. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1987, so it is 65 years old, older 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 27 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 36 by 2043. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Fire Branch RD over Fire Br built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.
What condition is Fire Branch RD over Fire 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does Fire Branch RD over Fire Br carry?
About 27 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Fire Branch RD over Fire Br?
The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.
Who owns Fire Branch RD over Fire Br?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.