US Bridges

Ginger Trail over Br to Chariton Rvr

FairClosed to traffic

Putnam County, Missouri · S 28 T 65 N R 16 W · Structure no. 21536

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
48 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
40
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ginger Trail over Br to Chariton Rvr is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ginger Trail over Br to Chariton Rvr in Putnam County, Missouri. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 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: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 40 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 44 by 2044. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesGinger Trail
CrossesBr to Chariton Rvr
LocationS 28 T 65 N R 16 W
RouteCounty Highway 310
CountyPutnam County
StateMissouri
Coordinates40.40108, -92.69528
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating0 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2024)
Projected traffic44 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$383,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ginger Trail over Br to Chariton Rvr built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ginger Trail over Br to Chariton Rvr 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Ginger Trail over Br to Chariton Rvr carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Ginger Trail over Br to Chariton Rvr?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Ginger Trail over Br to Chariton Rvr?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.