US Bridges

Greyhound ST over Mid Fk Chariton Rv

Good

Macon County, Missouri · S 30 T 57 N R 15 W · Structure no. 24017

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
57 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
35
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Greyhound ST over Mid Fk Chariton Rv is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Greyhound ST over Mid Fk Chariton Rv in Macon County, Missouri. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 35 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 39 by 2044. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesGreyhound ST
CrossesMid Fk Chariton Rv
LocationS 30 T 57 N R 15 W
RouteCounty Highway 451
CountyMacon County
StateMissouri
Coordinates39.71104, -92.61701
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.7 US tons
Inventory rating24.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width16 ft (5 m)
Roadway width16 ft (5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35 (2024)
Projected traffic39 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$298,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Greyhound ST over Mid Fk Chariton Rv built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

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

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

About 35 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Greyhound ST over Mid Fk Chariton Rv?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Greyhound ST over Mid Fk Chariton Rv?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.