US Bridges

Eccles RD over Chariton Rvr

Good

Chariton County, Missouri · S 18 T 54 N R 17 W · Structure no. 23654

Built
1900
125 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
340 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
15
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Eccles RD over Chariton Rvr is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Eccles RD over Chariton Rvr in Chariton County, Missouri. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 1991, 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 340 ft (103.6 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesEccles RD
CrossesChariton Rvr
LocationS 18 T 54 N R 17 W
RouteCounty Highway 422
Coordinates39.47582, -92.86226
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length340 ft (103.6 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 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 closed11.8 mi (19 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 Eccles RD over Chariton Rvr built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.

What condition is Eccles 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 Eccles RD over Chariton Rvr carry?

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

How long is Eccles RD over Chariton Rvr?

The structure is 340 ft (103.6 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Eccles RD over Chariton Rvr?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.