US Bridges

Mccracken RD over Finley Rvr

FairPosted for load

Christian County, Missouri · S 23 T 27 N R 21 W · Structure no. 21884

Built
1900
125 years old, rebuilt 2023
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
204 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,500
2025 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mccracken RD over Finley Rvr is a steel truss - thru carrying Mccracken RD over Finley Rvr in Christian County, Missouri. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 2023, 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,500 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,700 by 2045. The structure is 204 ft (62.2 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesMccracken RD
CrossesFinley Rvr
LocationS 23 T 27 N R 21 W
RouteCity Street 0
CountyChristian County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.02721, -93.2073
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating16.9 US tons
Inventory rating9.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadOther
Structure length204 ft (62.2 m)
Longest span98 ft (29.9 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.8 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck14 ft (4.3 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,500 (2025)
Projected traffic2,700 by 2045
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mccracken RD over Finley Rvr built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2023.

What condition is Mccracken 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 Mccracken RD over Finley Rvr carry?

About 1,500 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Mccracken RD over Finley Rvr?

The structure is 204 ft (62.2 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (29.9 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns Mccracken RD over Finley Rvr?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.