US Bridges

Mo 129 S over Riley Br

Fair

Chariton County, Missouri · S 2 T 54 N R 17 W · Structure no. 3943

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
577
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 129 S over Riley Br is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Mo 129 S over Riley Br in Chariton County, Missouri. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 577 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 721 by 2044. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

CarriesMo 129 S
CrossesRiley Br
LocationS 2 T 54 N R 17 W
RouteState Highway 129
Coordinates39.5111, -92.79303
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating84.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic577 (2024)
Projected traffic721 by 2044
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mo 129 S over Riley Br built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mo 129 S over Riley Br 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 129 S over Riley Br carry?

About 577 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Mo 129 S over Riley Br?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 129 S over Riley Br?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.