View an article about the construction of this route.
Located north of Chariton, this massive deck girder bridge crosses Little White Breast Creek and 252nd Trail.
Built in 1912, the bridge consists of three massive deck plate girder spans, set onto concrete substructures. The bridge spans also utilize a ballasted deck, which may or may not be original to the structure.
There are several massive bridges like this between Carlisle and Allerton. This span is particularly interesting, due to the 100 foot length of the main span. There are several 100 foot spans along this route, all of which are rather long for deck girder spans.
Originally, the bridge was approached by trestle. The approach girders were apparently added at a later date, possibly in the 1920s or 1930s.
Overall, the bridge appears to be in good condition, with minimal deterioration noted. This location is rather scenic, and the bridge makes for an impressive backdrop.
The author has ranked the bridge as being locally significant, due to the common design.
The photo above is an overview.