US Bridges

Southwest Blvd over E Fk Chariton Rvr

Good

Macon County, Missouri · S 19 T 57 N R 14 W · Structure no. 24963

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Southwest Blvd over E Fk Chariton Rvr is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Southwest Blvd over E Fk Chariton Rvr in Macon County, Missouri. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 55 by 2044. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSouthwest Blvd
CrossesE Fk Chariton Rvr
LocationS 19 T 57 N R 14 W
RouteCounty Highway 587
Coordinates39.73441, -92.50529
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.5 US tons
Inventory rating38.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2024)
Projected traffic55 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Southwest Blvd over E Fk Chariton Rvr built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Southwest Blvd over E Fk Chariton Rvr 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 Southwest Blvd over E Fk Chariton Rvr carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Southwest Blvd over E Fk Chariton Rvr?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Southwest Blvd over E Fk Chariton Rvr?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.