Hess RD over Long Br
GoodChariton County, Missouri · S 30 T 55 N R 18 W · Structure no. 18961
- Built
- 1920
- 105 years old, rebuilt 1989
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 52 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 10
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Hess RD over Long Br is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hess RD over Long Br in Chariton County, Missouri. It was built in 1920 and reconstructed in 1989, 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 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 10 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 11 by 2044. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 Hess RD over Long Br built?
It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.
What condition is Hess RD over Long Br 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 Hess RD over Long Br carry?
About 10 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Hess RD over Long Br?
The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.
Who owns Hess RD over Long Br?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.