US Bridges

Marquette Ave over Hickory CR

Good

Chariton County, Missouri · S 7 T 55 N R 19 W · Structure no. 19541

Built
1920
105 years old, rebuilt 1989
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Marquette Ave over Hickory CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Marquette Ave over Hickory CR 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 5 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 6 by 2044. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesMarquette Ave
CrossesHickory CR
LocationS 7 T 55 N R 19 W
RouteCounty Highway 224
CountyChariton County
StateMissouri
Coordinates39.5883, -93.07053
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.6 US tons
Inventory rating33.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 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 closed3.7 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 Marquette Ave over Hickory CR built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.

What condition is Marquette Ave over Hickory CR 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 Marquette Ave over Hickory CR carry?

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

How long is Marquette Ave over Hickory CR?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Marquette Ave over Hickory CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.