US Bridges

Valley View RD over Branch

Good

Schuyler County, Missouri · S 20 T 66 N R 15 W · Structure no. 31772

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
15
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Valley View RD over Branch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Valley View RD over Branch in Schuyler County, Missouri. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 15 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 17 by 2044. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesValley View RD
CrossesBranch
LocationS 20 T 66 N R 15 W
RouteCounty Highway 51
CountySchuyler County
StateMissouri
Coordinates40.50558, -92.59606
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40.7 US tons
Inventory rating23.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15 (2024)
Projected traffic17 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$196,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Valley View RD over Branch built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Valley View RD 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Valley View RD over Branch carry?

About 15 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Valley View RD over Branch?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Valley View RD over Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.