US Bridges

Hunt Ave over W Bee CR

Fair

Chariton County, Missouri · S 4 T 55 N R 17 W · Structure no. 17450

Built
1910
115 years old, rebuilt 1983
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
100 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
15
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hunt Ave over W Bee CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hunt Ave over W Bee CR in Chariton County, Missouri. It was built in 1910 and reconstructed in 1983, 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 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesHunt Ave
CrossesW Bee CR
LocationS 4 T 55 N R 17 W
RouteCounty Highway 153
CountyChariton County
StateMissouri
Coordinates39.59262, -92.81001
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating68.5 US tons
Inventory rating49.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+1 approach)
Design loadOther
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 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 closed3.7 mi (6 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 Hunt Ave over W Bee CR built?

It was built in 1910, making it 115 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1983.

What condition is Hunt Ave over W Bee 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Hunt Ave over W Bee CR carry?

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

How long is Hunt Ave over W Bee CR?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Hunt Ave over W Bee CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.