Prairie Valley Ave over Unnamed Str
PoorPosted for loadChariton County, Missouri · S 2 T 54 N R 17 W · Structure no. 24262
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old, rebuilt 2000
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 30 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 15
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Prairie Valley Ave over Unnamed Str is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Prairie Valley Ave over Unnamed Str in Chariton County, Missouri. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 2000, so it is 85 years old, older than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 15 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 17 by 2044. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
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Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Prairie Valley Ave over Unnamed Str built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.
What condition is Prairie Valley Ave over Unnamed Str in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.
How much traffic does Prairie Valley Ave over Unnamed Str carry?
About 15 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Prairie Valley Ave over Unnamed Str?
The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Prairie Valley Ave over Unnamed Str?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.