US Bridges

Dooley Ford RD over Trib Chariton Rvr

Good

Chariton County, Missouri · S 30 T 54 N R 18 W · Structure no. 23560

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
49 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
25
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dooley Ford RD over Trib Chariton Rvr is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Dooley Ford RD over Trib Chariton Rvr in Chariton County, Missouri. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 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 25 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 28 by 2044. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesDooley Ford RD
CrossesTrib Chariton Rvr
LocationS 30 T 54 N R 18 W
RouteCounty Highway 415
Coordinates39.44643, -92.85231
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating52.6 US tons
Inventory rating29.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length49 ft (14.9 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2024)
Projected traffic28 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 Dooley Ford RD over Trib Chariton Rvr built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dooley Ford RD over Trib 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 Trib Chariton Rvr carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Dooley Ford RD over Trib Chariton Rvr?

The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Dooley Ford RD over Trib Chariton Rvr?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.