US Bridges

US 36 E over Old Chariton Rvr

Good

Macon County, Missouri · S 8 T 57 N R 16 W · Structure no. 30346

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
190 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,518
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 36 E over Old Chariton Rvr is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 36 E over Old Chariton Rvr in Macon County, Missouri. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 4,518 vehicles a day, roughly 37% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,907 by 2044. The structure is 190 ft (58 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 36 E
CrossesOld Chariton Rvr
LocationS 8 T 57 N R 16 W
RouteU.S. Route 36
Coordinates39.76089, -92.71777
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating84.3 US tons
Inventory rating49.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length190 ft (58 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.4 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,518 (2024)
Projected traffic7,907 by 2044
Trucks37%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 US 36 E over Old Chariton Rvr built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 36 E over Old 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does US 36 E over Old Chariton Rvr carry?

About 4,518 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 37% are trucks.

How long is US 36 E over Old Chariton Rvr?

The structure is 190 ft (58 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns US 36 E over Old Chariton Rvr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.