Unity Ave over Old Chnl-Grand Rvr
PoorDaviess County, Missouri · S 10 T 58 N R 26 W · Structure no. 16855
- Built
- 1972
- 53 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 30 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 200
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Unity Ave over Old Chnl-Grand Rvr is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Unity Ave over Old Chnl-Grand Rvr in Daviess County, Missouri. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 years old, older than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 200 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 230 by 2044. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Unity Ave over Old Chnl-Grand Rvr built?
It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.
What condition is Unity Ave over Old Chnl-Grand Rvr in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.
How much traffic does Unity Ave over Old Chnl-Grand Rvr carry?
About 200 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Unity Ave over Old Chnl-Grand Rvr?
The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns Unity Ave over Old Chnl-Grand Rvr?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.