Smyrna RD over Finley Rvr
PoorClosed to trafficChristian County, Missouri · S 18 T 27 N R 20 W · Structure no. 20153
- Built
- 1912
- 113 years old, rebuilt 2004
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2023
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 281 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 300
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Smyrna RD over Finley Rvr is a steel truss - thru carrying Smyrna RD over Finley Rvr in Christian County, Missouri. It was built in 1912 and reconstructed in 2004, so it is 113 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 2 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: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 300 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 600 by 2043. The structure is 281 ft (85.6 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 2 Critical | Advanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Smyrna RD over Finley Rvr built?
It was built in 1912, making it 113 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.
What condition is Smyrna RD over Finley Rvr 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 January 2023.
How much traffic does Smyrna RD over Finley Rvr carry?
About 300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Smyrna RD over Finley Rvr?
The structure is 281 ft (85.6 m) long with a longest span of 119 ft (36.3 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.
Who owns Smyrna RD over Finley Rvr?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.