US Bridges

Day LN over Swan CR

Fair

Christian County, Missouri · S 27 T 26 N R 19 W · Structure no. 24224

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
167 ft
11 main spans
Daily traffic
10
2025 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Day LN over Swan CR is a concrete continuous slab carrying Day LN over Swan CR in Christian County, Missouri. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 10 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 20 by 2045. The structure is 167 ft (50.9 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesDay LN
CrossesSwan CR
LocationS 27 T 26 N R 19 W
RouteCounty Highway 465
CountyChristian County
StateMissouri
Coordinates36.92611, -93.00253
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating20.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans11
Design loadH 20
Structure length167 ft (50.9 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width12 ft (3.7 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2025)
Projected traffic20 by 2045
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 Day LN over Swan CR built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Day LN over Swan CR 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 Day LN over Swan CR carry?

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

How long is Day LN over Swan CR?

The structure is 167 ft (50.9 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.

Who owns Day LN over Swan CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.