US Bridges

Floyd Parks RD over Puzzle CR

Good

Chariton County, Missouri · S 3 T 53 N R 17 W · Structure no. 24669

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
65 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
40
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Floyd Parks RD over Puzzle CR is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Floyd Parks RD over Puzzle CR in Chariton County, Missouri. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 40 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 44 by 2044. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesFloyd Parks RD
CrossesPuzzle CR
LocationS 3 T 53 N R 17 W
RouteCounty Highway 528
Coordinates39.42418, -92.81357
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86.3 US tons
Inventory rating43.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.9 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2024)
Projected traffic44 by 2044
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Floyd Parks RD over Puzzle CR built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Floyd Parks RD over Puzzle CR 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 Floyd Parks RD over Puzzle CR carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is Floyd Parks RD over Puzzle CR?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Floyd Parks RD over Puzzle CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.