US Bridges

Beechnut ST over Unnamed CR

Good

Macon County, Missouri · S 26 T 59 N R 17 W · Structure no. 31493

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Beechnut ST over Unnamed CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Beechnut ST over Unnamed CR in Macon County, Missouri. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 20 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 22 by 2044. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesBeechnut ST
CrossesUnnamed CR
LocationS 26 T 59 N R 17 W
RouteCounty Highway 354
Coordinates39.89657, -92.77606
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 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating104.2 US tons
Inventory rating62.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.8 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2024)
Projected traffic22 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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Beechnut ST over Unnamed CR built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Beechnut ST over Unnamed CR 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 Beechnut ST over Unnamed CR carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Beechnut ST over Unnamed CR?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Beechnut ST over Unnamed CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.