US Bridges

Parch Corn RD over Br of Finley CR

Good

Christian County, Missouri · S 8 T 27 N R 20 W · Structure no. 31278

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
40 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2025 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Parch Corn RD over Br of Finley CR is a concrete continuous slab carrying Parch Corn RD over Br of Finley CR in Christian County, Missouri. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2045. The structure is 40 ft (12.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesParch Corn RD
CrossesBr of Finley CR
LocationS 8 T 27 N R 20 W
RouteCounty Highway 277
Coordinates37.05399, -93.15533
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 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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating58.5 US tons
Inventory rating34.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length40 ft (12.3 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2025)
Projected traffic200 by 2045
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Parch Corn RD over Br of Finley CR built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Parch Corn RD over Br of Finley CR 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 Parch Corn RD over Br of Finley CR carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Parch Corn RD over Br of Finley CR?

The structure is 40 ft (12.3 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Parch Corn RD over Br of Finley CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.