US Bridges

County RD 1285 over E Fk of Chariton R

Good

Randolph County, Missouri · S 18 T 55 N R 15 W · Structure no. 35862

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
105 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
35
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County RD 1285 over E Fk of Chariton R is a concrete slab carrying County RD 1285 over E Fk of Chariton R in Randolph County, Missouri. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 35 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 39 by 2043. The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesCounty RD 1285
CrossesE Fk of Chariton R
LocationS 18 T 55 N R 15 W
RouteCounty Highway 43
Coordinates39.56389, -92.51861
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 inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69.4 US tons
Inventory rating41.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length105 ft (32 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.5 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35 (2023)
Projected traffic39 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County RD 1285 over E Fk of Chariton R built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is County RD 1285 over E Fk of Chariton R 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does County RD 1285 over E Fk of Chariton R carry?

About 35 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is County RD 1285 over E Fk of Chariton R?

The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.5 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns County RD 1285 over E Fk of Chariton R?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.