Fox Pen RD over Trib of Chariton R
PoorPosted for loadSchuyler County, Missouri · S 35 T 65 N R 16 W · Structure no. 18509
- Built
- 1987
- 38 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 90 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 30
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Fox Pen RD over Trib of Chariton R is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Fox Pen RD over Trib of Chariton R in Schuyler 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 30 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 33 by 2044. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Fox Pen RD over Trib of Chariton R built?
It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.
What condition is Fox Pen RD over Trib of Chariton R in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.
How much traffic does Fox Pen RD over Trib of Chariton R carry?
About 30 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Fox Pen RD over Trib of Chariton R?
The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.
Who owns Fox Pen RD over Trib of Chariton R?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.