Rt Kk S over Lit Chariton Rvr
PoorChariton County, Missouri · S 6 T 51 N R 17 W · Structure no. 1580
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old, rebuilt 1986
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 359 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 140
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Rt Kk S over Lit Chariton Rvr is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rt Kk S over Lit Chariton Rvr in Chariton County, Missouri. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 1986, so it is 59 years old, older than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 140 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 175 by 2044. The structure is 359 ft (109.4 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Rt Kk S over Lit Chariton Rvr built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.
What condition is Rt Kk S over Lit Chariton Rvr in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.
How much traffic does Rt Kk S over Lit Chariton Rvr carry?
About 140 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is Rt Kk S over Lit Chariton Rvr?
The structure is 359 ft (109.4 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns Rt Kk S over Lit Chariton Rvr?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.