US Bridges

Rt Vv S over Lit Flat CR

Fair

Barry County, Missouri · S 29 T 25 N R 26 W · Structure no. 8441

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
476
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt Vv S over Lit Flat CR is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Rt Vv S over Lit Flat CR in Barry County, Missouri. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 years old, older 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 6 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 476 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 785 by 2044. The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).

CarriesRt Vv S
CrossesLit Flat CR
LocationS 29 T 25 N R 26 W
RouteState Highway 0VV
Coordinates36.83813, -93.79983
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.4 US tons
Inventory rating42.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length24 ft (7.2 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic476 (2024)
Projected traffic785 by 2044
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.8 mi (48 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Rt Vv S over Lit Flat CR built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt Vv S over Lit Flat CR 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Rt Vv S over Lit Flat CR carry?

About 476 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Rt Vv S over Lit Flat CR?

The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Rt Vv S over Lit Flat CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.