US Bridges

Berger RD over Jones Br Fk

Good

Chariton County, Missouri · S 31 T 55 N R 17 W · Structure no. 31017

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Berger RD over Jones Br Fk is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Berger RD over Jones Br Fk 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 10 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 11 by 2044. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesBerger RD
CrossesJones Br Fk
LocationS 31 T 55 N R 17 W
RouteCounty Highway 173
Coordinates39.51842, -92.8568
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating88.3 US tons
Inventory rating53.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2024)
Projected traffic11 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 Berger RD over Jones Br Fk built?

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

What condition is Berger RD over Jones Br Fk 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 Berger RD over Jones Br Fk carry?

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

How long is Berger RD over Jones Br Fk?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Berger RD over Jones Br Fk?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.