US Bridges

Grove Branch RD over Trib to Chariton R

Good

Chariton County, Missouri · S 26 T 55 N R 17 W · Structure no. 31746

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
93 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
40
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Grove Branch RD over Trib to Chariton R is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Grove Branch RD over Trib to Chariton R in Chariton County, Missouri. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 8 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 93 ft (28.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

CarriesGrove Branch RD
CrossesTrib to Chariton R
LocationS 26 T 55 N R 17 W
RouteCounty Highway 436
Coordinates39.54319, -92.78343
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38.7 US tons
Inventory rating22.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length93 ft (28.3 m)
Longest span93 ft (28.3 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 closed16.8 mi (27 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 Grove Branch RD over Trib to Chariton R built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Grove Branch RD over Trib to Chariton R 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 Grove Branch RD over Trib to Chariton R carry?

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

How long is Grove Branch RD over Trib to Chariton R?

The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long with a longest span of 93 ft (28.3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Grove Branch RD over Trib to Chariton R?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.