US Bridges

Franklin Pl over Oxbow Lk Chariton

Good

Macon County, Missouri · S 23 T 59 N R 16 W · Structure no. 22020

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
59 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Franklin Pl over Oxbow Lk Chariton is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Franklin Pl over Oxbow Lk Chariton 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 5 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 6 by 2044. The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesFranklin Pl
CrossesOxbow Lk Chariton
LocationS 23 T 59 N R 16 W
RouteCounty Highway 336
Coordinates39.91611, -92.65955
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating89.3 US tons
Inventory rating53.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length59 ft (18 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.7 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5 (2024)
Projected traffic6 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 Franklin Pl over Oxbow Lk Chariton built?

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

What condition is Franklin Pl over Oxbow Lk Chariton 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Franklin Pl over Oxbow Lk Chariton carry?

About 5 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Franklin Pl over Oxbow Lk Chariton?

The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Franklin Pl over Oxbow Lk Chariton?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.