US Bridges

Berger RD over Cottonwood CR

Good

Chariton County, Missouri · S 3 T 54 N R 18 W · Structure no. 23102

Built
1900
125 years old, rebuilt 1988
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
15
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Berger RD over Cottonwood CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Berger RD over Cottonwood CR in Chariton County, Missouri. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 1988, 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 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesBerger RD
CrossesCottonwood CR
LocationS 3 T 54 N R 18 W
RouteCounty Highway 390
CountyChariton County
StateMissouri
Coordinates39.52054, -92.90955
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 inspectionOctober 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating56.5 US tons
Inventory rating34.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width23 ft (7.1 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 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 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 Berger RD over Cottonwood CR built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.

What condition is Berger RD over Cottonwood 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Berger RD over Cottonwood CR carry?

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

How long is Berger RD over Cottonwood CR?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Berger RD over Cottonwood CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.