Aspen RD over Finley Rvr
PoorPosted for loadChristian County, Missouri · S 10 T 26 N R 22 W · Structure no. 22937
- Built
- 1900
- 125 years old, rebuilt 2004
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 161 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2025 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Aspen RD over Finley Rvr is a steel truss - thru carrying Aspen RD over Finley Rvr in Christian County, Missouri. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 2004, 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 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: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 50 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2045. The structure is 161 ft (49.1 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 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 | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Aspen RD over Finley Rvr built?
It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.
What condition is Aspen 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 2025.
How much traffic does Aspen RD over Finley Rvr carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Aspen RD over Finley Rvr?
The structure is 161 ft (49.1 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.
Who owns Aspen RD over Finley Rvr?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.