US Bridges

Rt J E over Mid Fk Chariton Rv

FairPosted for load

Macon County, Missouri · S 9 T 59 N R 15 W · Structure no. 9539

Built
1934
91 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
84 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
302
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt J E over Mid Fk Chariton Rv is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rt J E over Mid Fk Chariton Rv in Macon County, Missouri. It was built in 1934, so it is 91 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 302 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 378 by 2044. The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).

Location

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CarriesRt J E
CrossesMid Fk Chariton Rv
LocationS 9 T 59 N R 15 W
RouteState Highway 0J
CountyMacon County
StateMissouri
Coordinates39.92836, -92.5814
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating22.8 US tons
Inventory rating12.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 10
Structure length84 ft (25.6 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.5 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic302 (2024)
Projected traffic378 by 2044
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.8 mi (48 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rt J E over Mid Fk Chariton Rv built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt J E 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 Rt J E over Mid Fk Chariton Rv carry?

About 302 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Rt J E over Mid Fk Chariton Rv?

The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Rt J E over Mid Fk Chariton Rv?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.