US Bridges

Mo 5 S over Br Lit Chariton CR

Fair

Chariton County, Missouri · S 32 T 52 N R 17 W · Structure no. 5092

Built
1928
97 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
872
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 5 S over Br Lit Chariton CR is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Mo 5 S over Br Lit Chariton CR in Chariton County, Missouri. It was built in 1928, so it is 97 years old, older 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 5 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 872 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,134 by 2044. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

Location

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CarriesMo 5 S
CrossesBr Lit Chariton CR
LocationS 32 T 52 N R 17 W
RouteState Highway 5
CountyChariton County
StateMissouri
Coordinates39.26168, -92.85324
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating99.2 US tons
Inventory rating59.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic872 (2024)
Projected traffic1,134 by 2044
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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 5 S over Br Lit Chariton CR built?

It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mo 5 S over Br Lit Chariton CR 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 Br Lit Chariton CR carry?

About 872 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Mo 5 S over Br Lit Chariton CR?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 5 S over Br Lit Chariton CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.