US Bridges

Rt Jj E over Ligett CR

Fair

Butler County, Missouri · S 9 T 26 N R 5 E · Structure no. 7945

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
37 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
397
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt Jj E over Ligett CR is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Rt Jj E over Ligett CR in Butler County, Missouri. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 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 397 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 596 by 2044. The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesRt Jj E
CrossesLigett CR
LocationS 9 T 26 N R 5 E
RouteState Highway 0JJ
CountyButler County
StateMissouri
Coordinates36.92608, -90.5224
Functional classRural Minor 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating42.7 US tons
Inventory rating25.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 10
Structure length37 ft (11.4 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic397 (2024)
Projected traffic596 by 2044
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 Jj E over Ligett CR built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt Jj E over Ligett 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does Rt Jj E over Ligett CR carry?

About 397 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is Rt Jj E over Ligett CR?

The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Rt Jj E over Ligett CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.