US Bridges

FR 2695 over Stringtown Branch

Fair

Washington County, Missouri · .2 MI N of HWY Z · Structure no. 090505000003031

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
35 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10
2018 count
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

FR 2695 over Stringtown Branch is a concrete slab carrying FR 2695 over Stringtown Branch in Washington County, Missouri. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older 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 5 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 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 15 by 2045. The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesFR 2695
CrossesStringtown Branch
Location.2 MI N of HWY Z
RouteFederal Lands Road 2695
CountyWashington County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.84043, -90.99604
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating22.8 US tons
Inventory rating17.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length35 ft (10.6 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.2 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2018)
Projected traffic15 by 2045
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerU.S. Forest Service
Maintained byU.S. Forest Service
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FR 2695 over Stringtown Branch built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is FR 2695 over Stringtown 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does FR 2695 over Stringtown Branch carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is FR 2695 over Stringtown Branch?

The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns FR 2695 over Stringtown Branch?

It is owned by the U.S. Forest Service.