Dooley Ford RD over Chariton Rvr
GoodChariton County, Missouri · S 25 T 54 N R 18 W · Structure no. 23478
- Built
- 1928
- 97 years old, rebuilt 1992
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 291 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 35
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Dooley Ford RD over Chariton Rvr is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Dooley Ford RD over Chariton Rvr in Chariton County, Missouri. It was built in 1928 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 97 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 35 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 39 by 2044. The structure is 291 ft (88.7 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Dooley Ford RD over Chariton Rvr built?
It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.
What condition is Dooley Ford RD over Chariton Rvr 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 Dooley Ford RD over Chariton Rvr carry?
About 35 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Dooley Ford RD over Chariton Rvr?
The structure is 291 ft (88.7 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns Dooley Ford RD over Chariton Rvr?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.