US Bridges

US 36 W over Mid Fk Chariton Rv

Fair

Macon County, Missouri · S 8 T 57 N R 15 W · Structure no. 6354

Built
1956
69 years old, rebuilt 2007
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
253 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
5,085
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 36 W over Mid Fk Chariton Rv is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 36 W over Mid Fk Chariton Rv in Macon County, Missouri. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 2007, so it is 69 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 5,085 vehicles a day, roughly 42% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,899 by 2044. The structure is 253 ft (77.2 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 W
CrossesMid Fk Chariton Rv
LocationS 8 T 57 N R 15 W
RouteU.S. Route 36
CountyMacon County
StateMissouri
Coordinates39.75893, -92.59754
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
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 rating74.4 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 20
Structure length253 ft (77.2 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,085 (2024)
Projected traffic8,899 by 2044
Trucks42%
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$1.8 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 36 W over Mid Fk Chariton Rv built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.

What condition is US 36 W over Mid Fk Chariton Rv 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 W over Mid Fk Chariton Rv carry?

About 5,085 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 42% are trucks.

How long is US 36 W over Mid Fk Chariton Rv?

The structure is 253 ft (77.2 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns US 36 W over Mid Fk Chariton Rv?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.