US Bridges

Little Creek RD over Little CR

Fair

Boone County, Missouri · S 37 T 51 N R 11 W · Structure no. 28682

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
38 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
40
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Little Creek RD over Little CR is a concrete culvert carrying Little Creek RD over Little CR in Boone County, Missouri. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 years old, younger 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 40 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 76 by 2043. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesLittle Creek RD
CrossesLittle CR
LocationS 37 T 51 N R 11 W
RouteCounty Highway 236
CountyBoone County
StateMissouri
Coordinates39.1617, -92.19549
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.5 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadOther
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2023)
Projected traffic76 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byOther Local 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 Little Creek RD over Little CR built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Little Creek RD over Little 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Little Creek RD over Little CR carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Little Creek RD over Little CR?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Little Creek RD over Little CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency and maintained by the Other Local Agency.