Rt V E over Lit Dry Wood CR
PoorPosted for loadBarton County, Missouri · S 17 T 33 N R 31 W · Structure no. 7626
- Built
- 1953
- 72 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 133 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 425
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Rt V E over Lit Dry Wood CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rt V E over Lit Dry Wood CR in Barton County, Missouri. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 years old, older 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 425 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 616 by 2044. The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Rt V E over Lit Dry Wood CR built?
It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.
What condition is Rt V E over Lit Dry Wood CR 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 July 2023.
How much traffic does Rt V E over Lit Dry Wood CR carry?
About 425 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is Rt V E over Lit Dry Wood CR?
The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns Rt V E over Lit Dry Wood CR?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.