US Bridges

Price Bridge Ave over Chariton Rvr

Fair

Chariton County, Missouri · S 15 T 53 N R 18 W · Structure no. 24701

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
338 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
35
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Price Bridge Ave over Chariton Rvr is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Price Bridge Ave over Chariton Rvr in Chariton County, Missouri. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 years old, younger 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 35 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 39 by 2044. The structure is 338 ft (103 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesPrice Bridge Ave
CrossesChariton Rvr
LocationS 15 T 53 N R 18 W
RouteCounty Highway 534
Coordinates39.39235, -92.92617
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating64.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length338 ft (103 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35 (2024)
Projected traffic39 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 Price Bridge Ave over Chariton Rvr built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Price Bridge Ave over 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 Price Bridge Ave over Chariton Rvr carry?

About 35 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Price Bridge Ave over Chariton Rvr?

The structure is 338 ft (103 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Price Bridge Ave over Chariton Rvr?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.