US Bridges

Bawker Ave over E Fk Chariton Rvr

Good

Chariton County, Missouri · S 35 T 53 N R 17 W · Structure no. 34477

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
135 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
35
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bawker Ave over E Fk Chariton Rvr is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Bawker Ave over E Fk Chariton Rvr in Chariton County, Missouri. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 35 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 39 by 2044. The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesBawker Ave
CrossesE Fk Chariton Rvr
LocationS 35 T 53 N R 17 W
RouteCounty Highway 499
CountyChariton County
StateMissouri
Coordinates39.35019, -92.78306
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.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
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 evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.6 US tons
Inventory rating41.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length135 ft (41.1 m)
Longest span95 ft (29 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35 (2024)
Projected traffic39 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 Bawker Ave over E Fk Chariton Rvr built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bawker Ave over E Fk Chariton Rvr 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 Bawker Ave over E Fk Chariton Rvr carry?

About 35 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Bawker Ave over E Fk Chariton Rvr?

The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Bawker Ave over E Fk Chariton Rvr?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.