US Bridges

Rt Pp E over Chariton Rvr Ovrfl

PoorPosted for load

Chariton County, Missouri · S 12 T 53 N R 17 W · Structure no. 7305

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
125 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
402
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt Pp E over Chariton Rvr Ovrfl is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rt Pp E over Chariton Rvr Ovrfl in Chariton County, Missouri. It was built in 1959, 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 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 402 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 503 by 2044. The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesRt Pp E
CrossesChariton Rvr Ovrfl
LocationS 12 T 53 N R 17 W
RouteState Highway 0PP
Coordinates39.4162, -92.77179
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating26.8 US tons
Inventory rating14.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length125 ft (38.1 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.8 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic402 (2024)
Projected traffic503 by 2044
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.3 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rt Pp E over Chariton Rvr Ovrfl built?

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

What condition is Rt Pp E over Chariton Rvr Ovrfl 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 Pp E over Chariton Rvr Ovrfl carry?

About 402 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Rt Pp E over Chariton Rvr Ovrfl?

The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Rt Pp E over Chariton Rvr Ovrfl?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.