US Bridges

County RD 231 over S Fk of North Rvr

Good

Marion County, Missouri · S 14 T 57 N R 8 W · Structure no. 18657

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
192 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
65
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County RD 231 over S Fk of North Rvr is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County RD 231 over S Fk of North Rvr in Marion County, Missouri. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 65 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 81 by 2043. The structure is 192 ft (58.5 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

CarriesCounty RD 231
CrossesS Fk of North Rvr
LocationS 14 T 57 N R 8 W
RouteCounty Highway 194
Coordinates39.73406, -91.76608
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating64.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length192 ft (58.5 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic65 (2023)
Projected traffic81 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 County RD 231 over S Fk of North Rvr built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is County RD 231 over S Fk of North Rvr 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does County RD 231 over S Fk of North Rvr carry?

About 65 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is County RD 231 over S Fk of North Rvr?

The structure is 192 ft (58.5 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns County RD 231 over S Fk of North Rvr?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.