Rt U S over Kelley Br
FairPosted for loadChariton County, Missouri · S 16 T 55 N R 16 W · Structure no. 8488
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 91 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 52
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Rt U S over Kelley Br is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rt U S over Kelley Br in Chariton County, Missouri. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 years old, older than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 52 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 65 by 2044. The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Rt U S over Kelley Br built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.
What condition is Rt U S over Kelley Br in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.
How much traffic does Rt U S over Kelley Br carry?
About 52 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is Rt U S over Kelley Br?
The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Rt U S over Kelley Br?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.