US Bridges

US 36 E over Chariton Rvr

Fair

Macon County, Missouri · S 9 T 57 N R 16 W · Structure no. 4826

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
289 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,518
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 36 E over Chariton Rvr is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 36 E over Chariton Rvr in Macon County, Missouri. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 75 years old, older than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 4,518 vehicles a day, roughly 37% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,907 by 2044. The structure is 289 ft (88.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 36 E
CrossesChariton Rvr
LocationS 9 T 57 N R 16 W
RouteU.S. Route 36
CountyMacon County
StateMissouri
Coordinates39.76009, -92.69163
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+2 approach)
Design loadH 20
Structure length289 ft (88.1 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 36 E over Chariton Rvr built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.

What condition is US 36 E over Chariton Rvr in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

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

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

How long is US 36 E over Chariton Rvr?

The structure is 289 ft (88.1 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns US 36 E over Chariton Rvr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.