Falcon ST over Chariton Rvr
FairMacon County, Missouri · S 22 T 56 N R 16 W · Structure no. 23658
- Built
- 1983
- 42 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 280 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 35
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Falcon ST over Chariton Rvr is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Falcon ST over Chariton Rvr in Macon County, Missouri. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 5 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 35 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 39 by 2044. The structure is 280 ft (85.3 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 23 mi (37 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Falcon ST over Chariton Rvr built?
It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.
What condition is Falcon ST over 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does Falcon ST over Chariton Rvr carry?
About 35 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Falcon ST over Chariton Rvr?
The structure is 280 ft (85.3 m) long with a longest span of 94 ft (28.7 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns Falcon ST over Chariton Rvr?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.