US Bridges

John Roth RD over E Yellow CR

Fair

Chariton County, Missouri · S 17 T 56 N R 19 W · Structure no. 13760

Built
1910
115 years old, rebuilt 1988
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
117 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
15
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

John Roth RD over E Yellow CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying John Roth RD over E Yellow CR in Chariton County, Missouri. It was built in 1910 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 115 years old, older 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 15 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 17 by 2044. The structure is 117 ft (35.7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesJohn Roth RD
CrossesE Yellow CR
LocationS 17 T 56 N R 19 W
RouteCounty Highway 47
CountyChariton County
StateMissouri
Coordinates39.6605, -93.047
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 inspectionSeptember 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating71.4 US tons
Inventory rating52.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadOther
Structure length117 ft (35.7 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.2 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15 (2024)
Projected traffic17 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 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 John Roth RD over E Yellow CR built?

It was built in 1910, making it 115 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.

What condition is John Roth RD over E Yellow CR 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does John Roth RD over E Yellow CR carry?

About 15 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is John Roth RD over E Yellow CR?

The structure is 117 ft (35.7 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns John Roth RD over E Yellow CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.