Sheldon Ave over Trib to Clark Br
PoorPosted for loadChariton County, Missouri · S 33 T 56 N R 18 W · Structure no. 33472
- Built
- 1920
- 105 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 22 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 5
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sheldon Ave over Trib to Clark Br is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sheldon Ave over Trib to Clark Br in Chariton County, Missouri. It was built in 1920, so it is 105 years old, older than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 5 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 6 by 2044. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Sheldon Ave over Trib to Clark Br built?
It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025.
What condition is Sheldon Ave over Trib to Clark Br in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.
How much traffic does Sheldon Ave over Trib to Clark Br carry?
About 5 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Sheldon Ave over Trib to Clark Br?
The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns Sheldon Ave over Trib to Clark Br?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.