US Bridges

Westville RD over Long Br

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Chariton County, Missouri · S 19 T 56 N R 18 W · Structure no. 31886

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
15
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Westville RD over Long Br is a steel culvert carrying Westville RD over Long Br in Chariton County, Missouri. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesWestville RD
CrossesLong Br
LocationS 19 T 56 N R 18 W
RouteCounty Highway 66
CountyChariton County
StateMissouri
Coordinates39.64389, -92.95968
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.6 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 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 closed3.7 mi (6 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 Westville RD over Long Br built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Westville RD over Long 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 Westville RD over Long Br carry?

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

How long is Westville RD over Long Br?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.6 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Westville RD over Long Br?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.