US Bridges

Hurricane Br Ave over Hurricane CR

Fair

Chariton County, Missouri · S 13 T 55 N R 19 W · Structure no. 19076

Built
1910
115 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
48 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hurricane Br Ave over Hurricane CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hurricane Br Ave over Hurricane CR in Chariton County, Missouri. It was built in 1910 and reconstructed in 1991, 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 5 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 6 by 2044. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesHurricane Br Ave
CrossesHurricane CR
LocationS 13 T 55 N R 19 W
RouteCounty Highway 210
Coordinates39.57762, -92.975
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating45.6 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.2 m)
Roadway width16 ft (5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5 (2024)
Projected traffic6 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$260,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hurricane Br Ave over Hurricane CR built?

It was built in 1910, making it 115 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.

What condition is Hurricane Br Ave over Hurricane 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 Hurricane Br Ave over Hurricane CR carry?

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

How long is Hurricane Br Ave over Hurricane CR?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns Hurricane Br Ave over Hurricane CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.