US Bridges

Peden Chapel RD over Mussel Fork CR

Fair

Chariton County, Missouri · S 12 T 56 N R 18 W · Structure no. 15363

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
143 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Peden Chapel RD over Mussel Fork CR is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Peden Chapel RD over Mussel Fork CR in Chariton County, Missouri. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, younger 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 6 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 20 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 22 by 2044. The structure is 143 ft (43.6 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesPeden Chapel RD
CrossesMussel Fork CR
LocationS 12 T 56 N R 18 W
RouteCounty Highway 92
Coordinates39.68602, -92.87475
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.6 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length143 ft (43.6 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2024)
Projected traffic22 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Peden Chapel RD over Mussel Fork CR built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Peden Chapel RD over Mussel Fork 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 Peden Chapel RD over Mussel Fork CR carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Peden Chapel RD over Mussel Fork CR?

The structure is 143 ft (43.6 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Peden Chapel RD over Mussel Fork CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.