Knotte RD over Mussell Fk
GoodChariton County, Missouri · S 26 T 56 N R 18 W · Structure no. 15027
- Built
- 1900
- 125 years old, rebuilt 1992
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 133 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 30
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Knotte RD over Mussell Fk is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Knotte RD over Mussell Fk in Chariton County, Missouri. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 125 years old, older 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 133 ft (40.5 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Knotte RD over Mussell Fk built?
It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.
What condition is Knotte RD over Mussell Fk 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does Knotte RD over Mussell Fk carry?
About 30 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Knotte RD over Mussell Fk?
The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns Knotte RD over Mussell Fk?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.