US Bridges

Pack RD over Sarah Branch

Good

Webster County, Missouri · S 3 T 31 N R 18 W · Structure no. 15327

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
108 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
45
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pack RD over Sarah Branch is a concrete continuous slab carrying Pack RD over Sarah Branch in Webster County, Missouri. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 years old, older 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 45 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 74 by 2043. The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesPack RD
CrossesSarah Branch
LocationS 3 T 31 N R 18 W
RouteCounty Highway 91
CountyWebster County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.43309, -92.89669
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating31.7 US tons
Inventory rating18.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length108 ft (32.9 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic45 (2023)
Projected traffic74 by 2043
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 Pack RD over Sarah Branch built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pack RD over Sarah 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Pack RD over Sarah Branch carry?

About 45 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Pack RD over Sarah Branch?

The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Pack RD over Sarah Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.