US Bridges

W Mccracken ST over Finley Rvr Ovrfl

Fair

Christian County, Missouri · S 23 T 27 N R 21 W · Structure no. 21885

Built
1942
83 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,500
2025 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

W Mccracken ST over Finley Rvr Ovrfl is a concrete culvert carrying W Mccracken ST over Finley Rvr Ovrfl in Christian County, Missouri. It was built in 1942, so it is 83 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 6 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 1,500 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,700 by 2045. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesW Mccracken ST
CrossesFinley Rvr Ovrfl
LocationS 23 T 27 N R 21 W
RouteCity Street 0
CountyChristian County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.02698, -93.20624
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.6 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadOther
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.2 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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$153,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was W Mccracken ST over Finley Rvr Ovrfl built?

It was built in 1942, making it 83 years old in 2025.

What condition is W Mccracken ST over Finley Rvr Ovrfl 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 W Mccracken ST over Finley Rvr Ovrfl carry?

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

How long is W Mccracken ST over Finley Rvr Ovrfl?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns W Mccracken ST over Finley Rvr Ovrfl?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency and maintained by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.