Falcon ST over Stinking CR
PoorClosed to trafficMacon County, Missouri · S 24 T 56 N R 16 W · Structure no. 23849
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old, rebuilt 1987
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2022
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 50 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 5
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Falcon ST over Stinking CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Falcon ST over Stinking CR in Macon County, Missouri. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1987, so it is 65 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 5 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 6 by 2044. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, 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 Stinking CR built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.
What condition is Falcon ST over Stinking 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 March 2022.
How much traffic does Falcon ST over Stinking CR carry?
About 5 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Falcon ST over Stinking CR?
The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.8 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.
Who owns Falcon ST over Stinking CR?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.