US Bridges

Rt Yy S over Grand Rvr Br

Fair

Chariton County, Missouri · S 14 T 56 N R 21 W · Structure no. 8489

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
137
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt Yy S over Grand Rvr Br is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Rt Yy S over Grand Rvr 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 137 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 171 by 2044. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

CarriesRt Yy S
CrossesGrand Rvr Br
LocationS 14 T 56 N R 21 W
RouteState Highway 0YY
Coordinates39.67038, -93.22434
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89.3 US tons
Inventory rating53.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic137 (2024)
Projected traffic171 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.9 mi (40 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 Yy S over Grand Rvr Br built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt Yy S over Grand Rvr 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Rt Yy S over Grand Rvr Br carry?

About 137 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Rt Yy S over Grand Rvr Br?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Rt Yy S over Grand Rvr Br?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.