US Bridges

W Mccracken ST over Finley Rvr Ovrflw

Good

Christian County, Missouri · S 23 T 27 N R 21 W · Structure no. 37073

Built
1942
83 years old, rebuilt 2023
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,500
2025 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

W Mccracken ST over Finley Rvr Ovrflw is a concrete slab carrying W Mccracken ST over Finley Rvr Ovrflw in Christian County, Missouri. It was built in 1942 and reconstructed in 2023, so it is 83 years old, older 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 2,700 by 2045. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesW Mccracken ST
CrossesFinley Rvr Ovrflw
LocationS 23 T 27 N R 21 W
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates37.02669, -93.20597
Functional classUrban Collector

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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,500 (2025)
Projected traffic2,700 by 2045
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 W Mccracken ST over Finley Rvr Ovrflw built?

It was built in 1942, making it 83 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2023.

What condition is W Mccracken ST over Finley Rvr Ovrflw 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 W Mccracken ST over Finley Rvr Ovrflw carry?

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

How long is W Mccracken ST over Finley Rvr Ovrflw?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns W Mccracken ST over Finley Rvr Ovrflw?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.