Mo 5 S over Lit Chariton Rvr
FairChariton County, Missouri · S 5 T 52 N R 17 W · Structure no. 3706
- Built
- 1987
- 38 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 258 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 814
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Mo 5 S over Lit Chariton Rvr is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mo 5 S over Lit Chariton Rvr in Chariton County, Missouri. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 814 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,058 by 2044. The structure is 258 ft (78.6 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Mo 5 S over Lit Chariton Rvr built?
It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.
What condition is Mo 5 S over Lit Chariton Rvr in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.
How much traffic does Mo 5 S over Lit Chariton Rvr carry?
About 814 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Mo 5 S over Lit Chariton Rvr?
The structure is 258 ft (78.6 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.
Who owns Mo 5 S over Lit Chariton Rvr?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.