US Bridges

Vermont Kennedy Av over Hickory Br

Good

Chariton County, Missouri · S 15 T 55 N R 20 W · Structure no. 20408

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
85 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
40
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Vermont Kennedy Av over Hickory Br is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Vermont Kennedy Av over Hickory Br in Chariton County, Missouri. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 40 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 44 by 2044. The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.1 mi (34 km).

CarriesVermont Kennedy Av
CrossesHickory Br
LocationS 15 T 55 N R 20 W
RouteCounty Highway 259
Coordinates39.58411, -93.12345
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating94.2 US tons
Inventory rating47.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length85 ft (25.9 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2024)
Projected traffic44 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.1 mi (34 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 Vermont Kennedy Av over Hickory Br built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Vermont Kennedy Av over Hickory 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 Vermont Kennedy Av over Hickory Br carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Vermont Kennedy Av over Hickory Br?

The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Vermont Kennedy Av over Hickory Br?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.