US Bridges

Rt Pp E over Mid Fk Chariton Rv

PoorPosted for load

Chariton County, Missouri · S 1 T 53 N R 17 W · Structure no. 7306

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
149 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
402
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt Pp E over Mid Fk Chariton Rv is a steel truss - thru carrying Rt Pp E over Mid Fk Chariton Rv 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 3 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 149 ft (45.4 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesRt Pp E
CrossesMid Fk Chariton Rv
LocationS 1 T 53 N R 17 W
RouteState Highway 0PP
Coordinates39.41622, -92.7703
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
Deck3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 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 rating25.8 US tons
Inventory rating14.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length149 ft (45.4 m)
Longest span81 ft (24.6 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 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
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.6 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rt Pp E over Mid Fk Chariton Rv built?

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

What condition is Rt Pp E over Mid Fk Chariton Rv 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Rt Pp E over Mid Fk Chariton Rv carry?

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

How long is Rt Pp E over Mid Fk Chariton Rv?

The structure is 149 ft (45.4 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.6 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Rt Pp E over Mid Fk Chariton Rv?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.