US Bridges

Puzzle Lane over Puzzle CR Ovrfl

Good

Chariton County, Missouri · S 19 T 56 N R 16 W · Structure no. 28603

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Puzzle Lane over Puzzle CR Ovrfl is a steel culvert carrying Puzzle Lane over Puzzle CR Ovrfl in Chariton County, Missouri. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 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 5 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 6 by 2044. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesPuzzle Lane
CrossesPuzzle CR Ovrfl
LocationS 19 T 56 N R 16 W
RouteCounty Highway 123
CountyChariton County
StateMissouri
Coordinates39.64781, -92.74733
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadOther
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.8 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5 (2024)
Projected traffic6 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Puzzle Lane over Puzzle CR Ovrfl built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Puzzle Lane over Puzzle CR Ovrfl 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 Puzzle Lane over Puzzle CR Ovrfl carry?

About 5 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Puzzle Lane over Puzzle CR Ovrfl?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.8 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Puzzle Lane over Puzzle CR Ovrfl?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.