US Bridges

Liberty RD over Long Br

Good

Chariton County, Missouri · S 19 T 55 N R 18 W · Structure no. 18992

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
46 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Liberty RD over Long Br is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Liberty RD over Long Br in Chariton County, Missouri. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 years old, younger 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 5 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 6 by 2044. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesLiberty RD
CrossesLong Br
LocationS 19 T 55 N R 18 W
RouteCounty Highway 207
Coordinates39.55319, -92.97314
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating45.6 US tons
Inventory rating27.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5 (2024)
Projected traffic6 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Liberty RD over Long Br built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Liberty 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 Liberty RD over Long Br carry?

About 5 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Liberty RD over Long Br?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Liberty RD over Long Br?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.