US Bridges

Arapaho RD over Finley Rvr

Good

Christian County, Missouri · S 31 T 28 N R 18 W · Structure no. 28716

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
207 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2025 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Arapaho RD over Finley Rvr is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Arapaho RD over Finley Rvr in Christian County, Missouri. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 years old, younger than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2045. The structure is 207 ft (63.1 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesArapaho RD
CrossesFinley Rvr
LocationS 31 T 28 N R 18 W
RouteCounty Highway 306
Coordinates37.07696, -92.95386
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating69.4 US tons
Inventory rating33.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadOther
Structure length207 ft (63.1 m)
Longest span103 ft (31.4 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.3 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2025)
Projected traffic100 by 2045
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Arapaho RD over Finley Rvr built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Arapaho RD over Finley Rvr in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in January 2025.

How much traffic does Arapaho RD over Finley Rvr carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Arapaho RD over Finley Rvr?

The structure is 207 ft (63.1 m) long with a longest span of 103 ft (31.4 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Arapaho RD over Finley Rvr?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.