US Bridges

Rt Ww S over Old Chnl Chariton

Good

Chariton County, Missouri · S 3 T 52 N R 18 W · Structure no. 7194

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 2024
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
102 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
124
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt Ww S over Old Chnl Chariton is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rt Ww S over Old Chnl Chariton in Chariton County, Missouri. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 2024, so it is 66 years old, older 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 124 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 155 by 2044. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesRt Ww S
CrossesOld Chnl Chariton
LocationS 3 T 52 N R 18 W
RouteState Highway 0WW
Coordinates39.34161, -92.91398
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating74.4 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length102 ft (31.1 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic124 (2024)
Projected traffic155 by 2044
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 Rt Ww S over Old Chnl Chariton built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2024.

What condition is Rt Ww S over Old Chnl Chariton 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Rt Ww S over Old Chnl Chariton carry?

About 124 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Rt Ww S over Old Chnl Chariton?

The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Rt Ww S over Old Chnl Chariton?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.