US Bridges

Mccauley RD over Br of Finley Rvr

Fair

Christian County, Missouri · S 20 T 27 N R 21 W · Structure no. 19403

Built
1900
125 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,000
2025 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mccauley RD over Br of Finley Rvr is a concrete continuous slab carrying Mccauley RD over Br of Finley Rvr in Christian County, Missouri. It was built in 1900, so it is 125 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.

It carries about 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,000 by 2045. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesMccauley RD
CrossesBr of Finley Rvr
LocationS 20 T 27 N R 21 W
RouteCounty Highway 220
CountyChristian County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.02004, -93.24841
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating54.6 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadOther
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2025)
Projected traffic2,000 by 2045
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byOther Local 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$429,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mccauley RD over Br of Finley Rvr built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mccauley RD over Br of Finley Rvr 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Mccauley RD over Br of Finley Rvr carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Mccauley RD over Br of Finley Rvr?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Mccauley RD over Br of Finley Rvr?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency and maintained by the Other Local Agency.