US Bridges

East Fork Ave over E Fk Chariton Rvr

FairPosted for load

Chariton County, Missouri · S 9 T 53 N R 16 W · Structure no. 24425

Built
1920
105 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
112 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
15
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

East Fork Ave over E Fk Chariton Rvr is a steel truss - thru carrying East Fork Ave over E Fk Chariton Rvr in Chariton County, Missouri. It was built in 1920, so it is 105 years old, older than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. 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 112 ft (34.1 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesEast Fork Ave
CrossesE Fk Chariton Rvr
LocationS 9 T 53 N R 16 W
RouteCounty Highway 490
CountyChariton County
StateMissouri
Coordinates39.39975, -92.71919
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating22.8 US tons
Inventory rating12.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+1 approach)
Design loadOther
Structure length112 ft (34.1 m)
Longest span81 ft (24.7 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.3 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.3 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 closed6.8 mi (11 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 East Fork Ave over E Fk Chariton Rvr built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025.

What condition is East Fork Ave over E Fk Chariton Rvr in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does East Fork Ave over E Fk Chariton Rvr carry?

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

How long is East Fork Ave over E Fk Chariton Rvr?

The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.7 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns East Fork Ave over E Fk Chariton Rvr?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.