Finch RD over Buffalo CR
FairNewton County, Missouri · S 33 T 24 N R 33 W · Structure no. 24801
- Built
- 1991
- 34 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 99 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 40
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Finch RD over Buffalo CR is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Finch RD over Buffalo CR in Newton County, Missouri. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger 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 6 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 40 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 62 by 2044. The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Finch RD over Buffalo CR built?
It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.
What condition is Finch RD over Buffalo CR 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does Finch RD over Buffalo CR carry?
About 40 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Finch RD over Buffalo CR?
The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns Finch RD over Buffalo CR?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.