US Bridges

Hickory ST over Mid Fk Chariton Rv

Fair

Macon County, Missouri · S 8 T 57 N R 15 W · Structure no. 21353

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
79 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
90
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hickory ST over Mid Fk Chariton Rv is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hickory ST over Mid Fk Chariton Rv in Macon County, Missouri. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 years old, younger 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 90 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 99 by 2044. The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesHickory ST
CrossesMid Fk Chariton Rv
LocationS 8 T 57 N R 15 W
RouteCounty Highway 302
Coordinates39.76161, -92.5969
Functional classRural Local

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating60.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length79 ft (24.1 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.8 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic90 (2024)
Projected traffic99 by 2044
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hickory ST over Mid Fk Chariton Rv built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hickory ST over Mid Fk Chariton Rv 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Hickory ST over Mid Fk Chariton Rv carry?

About 90 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is Hickory ST over Mid Fk Chariton Rv?

The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.8 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Hickory ST over Mid Fk Chariton Rv?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.