US Bridges

Forgotten Trail over East Fk Chariton R

Good

Adair County, Missouri · S 3 T 61 N R 15 W · Structure no. 31765

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
30
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Forgotten Trail over East Fk Chariton R is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Forgotten Trail over East Fk Chariton R in Adair County, Missouri. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 years old, younger 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 30 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 33 by 2044. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesForgotten Trail
CrossesEast Fk Chariton R
LocationS 3 T 61 N R 15 W
RouteCounty Highway 234
CountyAdair County
StateMissouri
Coordinates40.12463, -92.56989
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating96.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2024)
Projected traffic33 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Forgotten Trail over East Fk Chariton R built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Forgotten Trail over East Fk Chariton R 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Forgotten Trail over East Fk Chariton R carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Forgotten Trail over East Fk Chariton R?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Forgotten Trail over East Fk Chariton R?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.