US Bridges

Rt F S over Palmer CR

Good

Chariton County, Missouri · S 33 T 54 N R 19 W · Structure no. 8330

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 2024
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
123 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
263
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt F S over Palmer CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rt F S over Palmer CR in Chariton County, Missouri. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 2024, so it is 63 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 263 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 329 by 2044. The structure is 123 ft (37.6 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 km).

Location

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CarriesRt F S
CrossesPalmer CR
LocationS 33 T 54 N R 19 W
RouteState Highway 0F
CountyChariton County
StateMissouri
Coordinates39.44442, -93.0374
Functional classRural Major 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.5 US tons
Inventory rating37.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length123 ft (37.6 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.3 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic263 (2024)
Projected traffic329 by 2044
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.2 mi (39 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 F S over Palmer CR built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2024.

What condition is Rt F S over Palmer CR 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 F S over Palmer CR carry?

About 263 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Rt F S over Palmer CR?

The structure is 123 ft (37.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.3 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Rt F S over Palmer CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.