US Bridges

Mo 11 S over Chariton Rvr

Good

Adair County, Missouri · S 4 T 61 N R 16 W · Structure no. 4373

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
373 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
588
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 11 S over Chariton Rvr is a prestressed concrete continuous tee beam carrying Mo 11 S over Chariton Rvr in Adair County, Missouri. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 588 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 735 by 2044. The structure is 373 ft (113.7 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

CarriesMo 11 S
CrossesChariton Rvr
LocationS 4 T 61 N R 16 W
RouteState Highway 11
Coordinates40.12369, -92.69398
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating43.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length373 ft (113.7 m)
Longest span124 ft (37.9 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic588 (2024)
Projected traffic735 by 2044
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Mo 11 S over Chariton Rvr built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mo 11 S over Chariton Rvr 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Mo 11 S over Chariton Rvr carry?

About 588 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Mo 11 S over Chariton Rvr?

The structure is 373 ft (113.7 m) long with a longest span of 124 ft (37.9 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 11 S over Chariton Rvr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.