US Bridges

Archer Trail over E Fk Chariton Rvr

FairPosted for load

Adair County, Missouri · S 34 T 61 N R 15 W · Structure no. 22689

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
67 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
25
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Archer Trail over E Fk Chariton Rvr is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Archer Trail over E Fk Chariton Rvr in Adair 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 25 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 28 by 2044. The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesArcher Trail
CrossesE Fk Chariton Rvr
LocationS 34 T 61 N R 15 W
RouteCounty Highway 369
CountyAdair County
StateMissouri
Coordinates40.05203, -92.55471
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 statusPosted for load 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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating28.8 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadOther
Structure length67 ft (20.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2024)
Projected traffic28 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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$347,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Archer Trail over E Fk Chariton Rvr built?

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

What condition is Archer Trail over E Fk 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 Archer Trail over E Fk Chariton Rvr carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Archer Trail over E Fk Chariton Rvr?

The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Archer Trail over E Fk Chariton Rvr?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.