US Bridges

Peden Chapel RD over Clark Br

Good

Chariton County, Missouri · S 9 T 56 N R 15 W · Structure no. 29807

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Peden Chapel RD over Clark Br is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Peden Chapel RD over Clark Br in Chariton County, Missouri. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 50 ft (15.1 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesPeden Chapel RD
CrossesClark Br
LocationS 9 T 56 N R 15 W
RouteCounty Highway 72
Coordinates39.68663, -92.91788
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating95.2 US tons
Inventory rating57.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length50 ft (15.1 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.8 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 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 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 Peden Chapel RD over Clark Br built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Peden Chapel RD over Clark Br 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Peden Chapel RD over Clark Br carry?

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

How long is Peden Chapel RD over Clark Br?

The structure is 50 ft (15.1 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Peden Chapel RD over Clark Br?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.