US Bridges

SW 80th RD over Lit N Fork

Fair

Barton County, Missouri · S 35 T 31 N R 33 W · Structure no. 23884

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
56 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

SW 80th RD over Lit N Fork is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SW 80th RD over Lit N Fork in Barton County, Missouri. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 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 20 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 28 by 2043. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSW 80th RD
CrossesLit N Fork
LocationS 35 T 31 N R 33 W
RouteCounty Highway 440
CountyBarton County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.38994, -94.51955
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating49.6 US tons
Inventory rating29.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 10
Structure length56 ft (17.1 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.2 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2023)
Projected traffic28 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 SW 80th RD over Lit N Fork built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is SW 80th RD over Lit N Fork 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does SW 80th RD over Lit N Fork carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SW 80th RD over Lit N Fork?

The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns SW 80th RD over Lit N Fork?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.