US Bridges

County RD 1265 over E Fk Chariton Rvr

Fair

Randolph County, Missouri · S 7 T 54 N R 15 W · Structure no. 13420

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
83 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County RD 1265 over E Fk Chariton Rvr is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County RD 1265 over E Fk Chariton Rvr in Randolph County, Missouri. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 55 by 2043. The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty RD 1265
CrossesE Fk Chariton Rvr
LocationS 7 T 54 N R 15 W
RouteCounty Highway 38
CountyRandolph County
StateMissouri
Coordinates39.4987, -92.5334
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.
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 inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating23.8 US tons
Inventory rating14.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length83 ft (25.3 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.6 m)
Deck width23 ft (6.9 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2023)
Projected traffic55 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 1265 over E Fk Chariton Rvr built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is County RD 1265 over E Fk 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does County RD 1265 over E Fk Chariton Rvr carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is County RD 1265 over E Fk Chariton Rvr?

The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.6 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns County RD 1265 over E Fk Chariton Rvr?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.