US Bridges

Riverside RD over Finley Rvr

GoodPosted for load

Christian County, Missouri · S 14 T 27 N R 21 W · Structure no. 36018

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
360 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
15,000
2025 count
Owner
Local
Other Local Agency

About this bridge

Riverside RD over Finley Rvr is a prestressed concrete continuous tee beam carrying Riverside RD over Finley Rvr in Christian County, Missouri. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 15,000 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,000 by 2045. The structure is 360 ft (109.7 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesRiverside RD
CrossesFinley Rvr
LocationS 14 T 27 N R 21 W
RouteCounty Highway 209
Coordinates37.04285, -93.19544
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 statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating92.3 US tons
Inventory rating60.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length360 ft (109.7 m)
Longest span140 ft (42.7 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,000 (2025)
Projected traffic30,000 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

OwnerOther Local Agency
Maintained byOther Local 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 Riverside RD over Finley Rvr built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is Riverside 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 Riverside RD over Finley Rvr carry?

About 15,000 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Riverside RD over Finley Rvr?

The structure is 360 ft (109.7 m) long with a longest span of 140 ft (42.7 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Riverside RD over Finley Rvr?

It is owned by the Other Local Agency.