US Bridges

Price Bridge Ave over Mussell Fork

Good

Chariton County, Missouri · S 9 T 53 N R 18 W · Structure no. 37307

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
180 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
35
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Price Bridge Ave over Mussell Fork is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Price Bridge Ave over Mussell Fork in Chariton County, Missouri. It was built in 2024, so it is 1 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. Its operating status is: new structure not yet open to traffic.

It carries about 35 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 39 by 2044. The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesPrice Bridge Ave
CrossesMussell Fork
LocationS 9 T 53 N R 18 W
RouteCounty Highway 534
Coordinates39.41231, -92.92946
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 inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusNew structure not yet open to traffic
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.4 US tons
Inventory rating54.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length180 ft (54.9 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 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 closed3.7 mi (6 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 Price Bridge Ave over Mussell Fork built?

It was built in 2024, making it 1 years old in 2025.

What condition is Price Bridge Ave over Mussell Fork 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Price Bridge Ave over Mussell Fork carry?

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

How long is Price Bridge Ave over Mussell Fork?

The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Price Bridge Ave over Mussell Fork?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.