US Bridges

Rt Ax E over E Fk Chariton Rvr

Fair

Macon County, Missouri · S 13 T 58 N R 15 W · Structure no. 11772

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
265 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
409
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt Ax E over E Fk Chariton Rvr is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rt Ax E over E Fk Chariton Rvr in Macon County, Missouri. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 years old, older than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 409 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 511 by 2044. The structure is 265 ft (80.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRt Ax E
CrossesE Fk Chariton Rvr
LocationS 13 T 58 N R 15 W
RouteState Highway 0AX
CountyMacon County
StateMissouri
Coordinates39.82517, -92.52082
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating21.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length265 ft (80.8 m)
Longest span103 ft (31.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic409 (2024)
Projected traffic511 by 2044
Trucks8%
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

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rt Ax E over E Fk Chariton Rvr built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt Ax E over E Fk Chariton Rvr in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does Rt Ax E over E Fk Chariton Rvr carry?

About 409 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Rt Ax E over E Fk Chariton Rvr?

The structure is 265 ft (80.8 m) long with a longest span of 103 ft (31.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Rt Ax E over E Fk Chariton Rvr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.