US Bridges

Reed RD over Finley Rvr

Good

Christian County, Missouri · S 14 T 27 N R 20 W · Structure no. 20499

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
267 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2025 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Reed RD over Finley Rvr is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Reed RD over Finley Rvr in Christian County, Missouri. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 years old, younger than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2045. The structure is 267 ft (81.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesReed RD
CrossesFinley Rvr
LocationS 14 T 27 N R 20 W
RouteCounty Highway 262
Coordinates37.04325, -93.09509
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating68.5 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length267 ft (81.4 m)
Longest span89 ft (27.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2025)
Projected traffic200 by 2045
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Reed RD over Finley Rvr built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Reed RD over Finley Rvr in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in January 2025.

How much traffic does Reed RD over Finley Rvr carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Reed RD over Finley Rvr?

The structure is 267 ft (81.4 m) long with a longest span of 89 ft (27.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Reed RD over Finley Rvr?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.