US Bridges

Riverside RD over Br of Finley Rvr

Good

Christian County, Missouri · S 14 T 27 N R 21 W · Structure no. 36166

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,500
2025 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Riverside RD over Br of Finley Rvr is a concrete culvert carrying Riverside RD over Br of Finley Rvr in Christian County, Missouri. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 1,500 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,000 by 2045. The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesRiverside RD
CrossesBr of Finley Rvr
LocationS 14 T 27 N R 21 W
RouteCounty Highway 209
Coordinates37.03686, -93.2011
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.6 US tons
Inventory rating32.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.2 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,500 (2025)
Projected traffic3,000 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 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 Br of Finley Rvr built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is Riverside RD over Br of 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 Br of Finley Rvr carry?

About 1,500 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Riverside RD over Br of Finley Rvr?

The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Riverside RD over Br of Finley Rvr?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency and maintained by the Other Local Agency.