US Bridges

Twichell RD over E Yellow CR

Fair

Chariton County, Missouri · S 9 T 56 N R 19 W · Structure no. 13804

Built
1920
105 years old, rebuilt 1983
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
129 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
15
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Twichell RD over E Yellow CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Twichell RD over E Yellow CR in Chariton County, Missouri. It was built in 1920 and reconstructed in 1983, so it is 105 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 129 ft (39.3 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesTwichell RD
CrossesE Yellow CR
LocationS 9 T 56 N R 19 W
RouteCounty Highway 48
CountyChariton County
StateMissouri
Coordinates39.68217, -93.0344
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 evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 rating31.7 US tons
Inventory rating16.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+1 approach)
Design loadOther
Structure length129 ft (39.3 m)
Longest span81 ft (24.7 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 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 Twichell RD over E Yellow CR built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1983.

What condition is Twichell 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 Twichell RD over E Yellow CR carry?

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

How long is Twichell RD over E Yellow CR?

The structure is 129 ft (39.3 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.7 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Twichell RD over E Yellow CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.