US Bridges

Smyrna RD over Finley Rvr

Good

Christian County, Missouri · S 18 T 27 N R 20 W · Structure no. 37426

Built
2025
0 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
3,470 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
300
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Smyrna RD over Finley Rvr is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Smyrna RD over Finley Rvr in Christian County, Missouri. It was built in 2025, so it is 0 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 9 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: new structure not yet open to traffic.

It carries about 300 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 600 by 2043. The structure is 3,470 ft (1,057.7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesSmyrna RD
CrossesFinley Rvr
LocationS 18 T 27 N R 20 W
RouteCounty Highway 249
CountyChristian County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.03728, -93.17132
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusNew structure not yet open to traffic
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.4 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length3,470 ft (1,057.7 m)
Longest span125 ft (38.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2023)
Projected traffic600 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 Smyrna RD over Finley Rvr built?

It was built in 2025, making it 0 years old in 2025.

What condition is Smyrna 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 Smyrna RD over Finley Rvr carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Smyrna RD over Finley Rvr?

The structure is 3,470 ft (1,057.7 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Smyrna RD over Finley Rvr?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.