US Bridges

Youngstown Trail over Chariton Rvr

Fair

Adair County, Missouri · S 15 T 62 N R 16 W · Structure no. 19537

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
212 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Youngstown Trail over Chariton Rvr is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Youngstown Trail over Chariton Rvr in Adair County, Missouri. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 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 20 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 22 by 2044. The structure is 212 ft (64.6 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

Location

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CarriesYoungstown Trail
CrossesChariton Rvr
LocationS 15 T 62 N R 16 W
RouteCounty Highway 224
CountyAdair County
StateMissouri
Coordinates40.17429, -92.67949
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating54.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadOther
Structure length212 ft (64.6 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.6 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.8 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2024)
Projected traffic22 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$928,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Youngstown Trail over Chariton Rvr built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Youngstown Trail over Chariton Rvr 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Youngstown Trail over Chariton Rvr carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Youngstown Trail over Chariton Rvr?

The structure is 212 ft (64.6 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Youngstown Trail over Chariton Rvr?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.