Osage RD over Palmer CR
FairChariton County, Missouri · S 21 T 53 N R 19 W · Structure no. 22356
- Built
- 1978
- 47 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 164 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 35
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Osage RD over Palmer CR is a prestressed concrete continuous tee beam carrying Osage RD over Palmer CR in Chariton County, Missouri. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 6 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 35 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 39 by 2044. The structure is 164 ft (50 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Osage RD over Palmer CR built?
It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.
What condition is Osage RD over Palmer 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does Osage RD over Palmer CR carry?
About 35 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Osage RD over Palmer CR?
The structure is 164 ft (50 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.
Who owns Osage RD over Palmer CR?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.