US Bridges

County RD 255 over Lit Hunting Slu

Good

Butler County, Missouri · S 27 T 22 N R 6 E · Structure no. 31706

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County RD 255 over Lit Hunting Slu is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County RD 255 over Lit Hunting Slu in Butler County, Missouri. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 years old, younger than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 68 by 2044. The structure is 50 ft (15.3 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCounty RD 255
CrossesLit Hunting Slu
LocationS 27 T 22 N R 6 E
RouteCounty Highway 255
Coordinates36.52323, -90.40791
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length50 ft (15.3 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.7 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2024)
Projected traffic68 by 2044
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County RD 255 over Lit Hunting Slu built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is County RD 255 over Lit Hunting Slu in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.

How much traffic does County RD 255 over Lit Hunting Slu carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is County RD 255 over Lit Hunting Slu?

The structure is 50 ft (15.3 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.7 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns County RD 255 over Lit Hunting Slu?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.