US Bridges

German RD over Unnamed CR

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Chariton County, Missouri · S 2 T 54 N R 19 W · Structure no. 35054

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel Continuous
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
35
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

German RD over Unnamed CR is a steel continuous culvert carrying German RD over Unnamed CR in Chariton County, Missouri. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 35 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 39 by 2044. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesGerman RD
CrossesUnnamed CR
LocationS 2 T 54 N R 19 W
RouteCounty Highway 239
CountyChariton County
StateMissouri
Coordinates39.52481, -93.01461
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 evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating26.8 US tons
Inventory rating15.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 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 closed1.9 mi (3 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 German RD over Unnamed CR built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is German RD over Unnamed CR 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 German RD over Unnamed CR carry?

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

How long is German RD over Unnamed CR?

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

Who owns German RD over Unnamed CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.