US Bridges

Rt C E over Hickory Br

PoorPosted for load

Chariton County, Missouri · S 12 T 55 N R 20 W · Structure no. 9385

Built
1947
78 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Poor
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
125 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
327
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt C E over Hickory Br is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rt C E over Hickory Br in Chariton County, Missouri. It was built in 1947 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 78 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 327 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 409 by 2044. The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesRt C E
CrossesHickory Br
LocationS 12 T 55 N R 20 W
RouteState Highway 0C
Coordinates39.58724, -93.08657
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 rating23.8 US tons
Inventory rating13.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 10
Structure length125 ft (38.1 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.8 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic327 (2024)
Projected traffic409 by 2044
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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$1.2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rt C E over Hickory Br built?

It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.

What condition is Rt C E over Hickory Br 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 C E over Hickory Br carry?

About 327 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Rt C E over Hickory Br?

The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Rt C E over Hickory Br?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.