Rt O E over Jones Br
PoorPosted for loadChariton County, Missouri · S 19 T 55 N R 17 W · Structure no. 6787
- Built
- 1956
- 69 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 83 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 180
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Rt O E over Jones Br is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rt O E over Jones Br in Chariton County, Missouri. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 years old, older than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 180 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 225 by 2044. The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Rt O E over Jones Br built?
It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.
What condition is Rt O E over Jones Br in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.
How much traffic does Rt O E over Jones Br carry?
About 180 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is Rt O E over Jones Br?
The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.
Who owns Rt O E over Jones Br?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.