US Bridges

Chapel Hill RD over Lit Chariton Rvr

Good

Chariton County, Missouri · S 7 T 52 N R 17 W · Structure no. 36881

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
203 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
25
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Chapel Hill RD over Lit Chariton Rvr is a prestressed concrete continuous tee beam carrying Chapel Hill RD over Lit Chariton Rvr in Chariton County, Missouri. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 25 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 28 by 2044. The structure is 203 ft (61.9 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesChapel Hill RD
CrossesLit Chariton Rvr
LocationS 7 T 52 N R 17 W
RouteCounty Highway 578
Coordinates39.31993, -92.85782
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating70.4 US tons
Inventory rating53.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length203 ft (61.9 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2024)
Projected traffic28 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Chapel Hill RD over Lit Chariton Rvr built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is Chapel Hill RD over Lit 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 Chapel Hill RD over Lit Chariton Rvr carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Chapel Hill RD over Lit Chariton Rvr?

The structure is 203 ft (61.9 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Chapel Hill RD over Lit Chariton Rvr?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.