US Bridges

Rt Ff S over Lit Pigeon CR

Fair

Buchanan County, Missouri · S 29 T 56 N R 33 W · Structure no. 6521

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,795
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt Ff S over Lit Pigeon CR is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Rt Ff S over Lit Pigeon CR in Buchanan County, Missouri. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 1,795 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,334 by 2044. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesRt Ff S
CrossesLit Pigeon CR
LocationS 29 T 56 N R 33 W
RouteState Highway 0FF
CountyBuchanan County
StateMissouri
Coordinates39.64479, -94.74211
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating77.4 US tons
Inventory rating46.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,795 (2024)
Projected traffic2,334 by 2044
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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 Ff S over Lit Pigeon CR built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt Ff S over Lit Pigeon 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Rt Ff S over Lit Pigeon CR carry?

About 1,795 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Rt Ff S over Lit Pigeon CR?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Rt Ff S over Lit Pigeon CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.