US Bridges

Shupe Ave over Hickory Br

Good

Chariton County, Missouri · S 14 T 55 N R 20 W · Structure no. 35942

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
82 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
15
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Shupe Ave over Hickory Br is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Shupe Ave over Hickory Br in Chariton County, Missouri. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 82 ft (25 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesShupe Ave
CrossesHickory Br
LocationS 14 T 55 N R 20 W
RouteCounty Highway 258
Coordinates39.58273, -93.1049
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.7 US tons
Inventory rating32.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length82 ft (25 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.5 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 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 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 Shupe Ave over Hickory Br built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is Shupe Ave over Hickory 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 Shupe Ave over Hickory Br carry?

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

How long is Shupe Ave over Hickory Br?

The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.5 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Shupe Ave over Hickory Br?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.