US Bridges

Dooley Ford RD over Unnamed Str

Good

Chariton County, Missouri · S 26 T 54 N R 18 W · Structure no. 29393

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
15
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dooley Ford RD over Unnamed Str is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Dooley Ford RD over Unnamed Str in Chariton County, Missouri. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 15 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 17 by 2044. The structure is 44 ft (13.5 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesDooley Ford RD
CrossesUnnamed Str
LocationS 26 T 54 N R 18 W
RouteCounty Highway 350
CountyChariton County
StateMissouri
Coordinates39.45459, -92.89441
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating67.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length44 ft (13.5 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.2 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 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 closed5 mi (8 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 Dooley Ford RD over Unnamed Str built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dooley Ford RD over Unnamed Str 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 Dooley Ford RD over Unnamed Str carry?

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

How long is Dooley Ford RD over Unnamed Str?

The structure is 44 ft (13.5 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.2 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Dooley Ford RD over Unnamed Str?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.