US Bridges

ST Joseph Ave over Hurricane Br

Good

Chariton County, Missouri · S 1 T 55 N R 19 W · Structure no. 31721

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
40
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

ST Joseph Ave over Hurricane Br is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying ST Joseph Ave over Hurricane Br in Chariton County, Missouri. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 40 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 44 by 2044. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

CarriesST Joseph Ave
CrossesHurricane Br
LocationS 1 T 55 N R 19 W
RouteCounty Highway 216
Coordinates39.60138, -92.993
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating67.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length52 ft (15.8 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2024)
Projected traffic44 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was ST Joseph Ave over Hurricane Br built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is ST Joseph Ave over Hurricane 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 ST Joseph Ave over Hurricane Br carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is ST Joseph Ave over Hurricane Br?

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns ST Joseph Ave over Hurricane Br?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.