US Bridges

County Road 801 over Branch

Fair

Scotland County, Missouri · S 35 T 67 N R 11 W · Structure no. 13819

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 801 over Branch is a concrete culvert carrying County Road 801 over Branch in Scotland County, Missouri. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 63 by 2044. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 801
CrossesBranch
LocationS 35 T 67 N R 11 W
RouteCounty Highway 48
CountyScotland County
StateMissouri
Coordinates40.57894, -92.08264
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 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 inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.6 US tons
Inventory rating24.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 10
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2024)
Projected traffic63 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 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 County Road 801 over Branch built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 801 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 2023.

How much traffic does County Road 801 over Branch carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is County Road 801 over Branch?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 801 over Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.