US Bridges

N. Marshfield RD over Finley Rvr

Fair

Christian County, Missouri · S 1 T 27 N R 19 W · Structure no. 21416

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
182 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
45
2025 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

N. Marshfield RD over Finley Rvr is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying N. Marshfield RD over Finley Rvr in Christian County, Missouri. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, younger 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 45 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 90 by 2045. The structure is 182 ft (55.5 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesN. Marshfield RD
CrossesFinley Rvr
LocationS 1 T 27 N R 19 W
RouteCounty Highway 305
CountyChristian County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.06202, -92.96673
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating56.5 US tons
Inventory rating22.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadOther
Structure length182 ft (55.5 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.6 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic45 (2025)
Projected traffic90 by 2045
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$819,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was N. Marshfield RD over Finley Rvr built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is N. Marshfield RD over 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 N. Marshfield RD over Finley Rvr carry?

About 45 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is N. Marshfield RD over Finley Rvr?

The structure is 182 ft (55.5 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns N. Marshfield RD over Finley Rvr?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.