US Bridges

Rt J E over E Fk Chariton Rvr

PoorPosted for load

Macon County, Missouri · S 13 T 59 N R 15 W · Structure no. 8580

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
100 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
790
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt J E over E Fk Chariton Rvr is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rt J E over E Fk Chariton Rvr in Macon County, Missouri. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 years old, older than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 790 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 988 by 2044. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.2 mi (47 km).

CarriesRt J E
CrossesE Fk Chariton Rvr
LocationS 13 T 59 N R 15 W
RouteState Highway 0J
Coordinates39.91959, -92.51714
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating21.8 US tons
Inventory rating10.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 10
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic790 (2024)
Projected traffic988 by 2044
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.2 mi (47 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rt J E over E Fk Chariton Rvr built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt J E over E Fk Chariton Rvr in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does Rt J E over E Fk Chariton Rvr carry?

About 790 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Rt J E over E Fk Chariton Rvr?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Rt J E over E Fk Chariton Rvr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.