US Bridges

Rt Cc S over Yellow CR

PoorPosted for load

Chariton County, Missouri · S 3 T 55 N R 20 W · Structure no. 7711

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
170 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
310
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt Cc S over Yellow CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rt Cc S over Yellow CR in Chariton County, Missouri. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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 310 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 388 by 2044. The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

CarriesRt Cc S
CrossesYellow CR
LocationS 3 T 55 N R 20 W
RouteState Highway 0CC
Coordinates39.60371, -93.12978
Functional classRural Major 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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating17.9 US tons
Inventory rating7.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 10
Structure length170 ft (51.8 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.1 m)
Deck width23 ft (7.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic310 (2024)
Projected traffic388 by 2044
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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 Cc S over Yellow CR built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt Cc S over Yellow CR 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 Cc S over Yellow CR carry?

About 310 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is Rt Cc S over Yellow CR?

The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.1 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Rt Cc S over Yellow CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.