US Bridges

Michigan ST over Unnamed CR

PoorClosed to traffic

Macon County, Missouri · S 18 T 58 N R 13 W · Structure no. 19205

Built
1925
100 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected December 2019
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
15
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Michigan ST over Unnamed CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Michigan ST over Unnamed CR in Macon County, Missouri. It was built in 1925, so it is 100 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. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 15 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 17 by 2044. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesMichigan ST
CrossesUnnamed CR
LocationS 18 T 58 N R 13 W
RouteCounty Highway 214
Coordinates39.83811, -92.40152
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2019
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating0 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadOther
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span13 ft (4.1 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.2 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15 (2024)
Projected traffic17 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$239,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Michigan ST over Unnamed CR built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025.

What condition is Michigan ST over Unnamed CR 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 December 2019.

How much traffic does Michigan ST over Unnamed CR carry?

About 15 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Michigan ST over Unnamed CR?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4.1 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns Michigan ST over Unnamed CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.