US Bridges

ST Joseph Ave over Unnamed CR

FairPosted for load

Chariton County, Missouri · S 23 T 55 N R 19 W · Structure no. 19991

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

ST Joseph Ave over Unnamed CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying ST Joseph Ave over Unnamed CR in Chariton County, Missouri. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, younger 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 10 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 11 by 2044. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesST Joseph Ave
CrossesUnnamed CR
LocationS 23 T 55 N R 19 W
RouteCounty Highway 243
CountyChariton County
StateMissouri
Coordinates39.56203, -92.99481
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating26.8 US tons
Inventory rating13.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.2 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2024)
Projected traffic11 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 ST Joseph Ave over Unnamed CR built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is ST Joseph Ave over Unnamed 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 ST Joseph Ave over Unnamed CR carry?

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

How long is ST Joseph Ave over Unnamed CR?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns ST Joseph Ave over Unnamed CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.