US Bridges

County RD 168 over Branch

Fair

Shelby County, Missouri · S 10 T 59 N R 9 W · Structure no. 16620

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
35
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County RD 168 over Branch is a steel culvert carrying County RD 168 over Branch in Shelby County, Missouri. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 35 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 44 by 2044. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty RD 168
CrossesBranch
LocationS 10 T 59 N R 9 W
RouteCounty Highway 127
CountyShelby County
StateMissouri
Coordinates39.93158, -91.88322
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadOther
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35 (2024)
Projected traffic44 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 RD 168 over Branch built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is County RD 168 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does County RD 168 over Branch carry?

About 35 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is County RD 168 over Branch?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.6 m).

Who owns County RD 168 over Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.