US Bridges

Bachtel RD over Br to Salt CR

Good

Chariton County, Missouri · S 34 T 55 N R 20 W · Structure no. 20833

Built
1900
125 years old, rebuilt 1989
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
15
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bachtel RD over Br to Salt CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bachtel RD over Br to Salt CR in Chariton County, Missouri. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 1989, so it is 125 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 15 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 17 by 2044. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesBachtel RD
CrossesBr to Salt CR
LocationS 34 T 55 N R 20 W
RouteCounty Highway 277
Coordinates39.53484, -93.14111
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.7 US tons
Inventory rating29.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.8 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15 (2024)
Projected traffic17 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Bachtel RD over Br to Salt CR built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.

What condition is Bachtel RD over Br to Salt 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 Bachtel RD over Br to Salt CR carry?

About 15 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Bachtel RD over Br to Salt CR?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Bachtel RD over Br to Salt CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.