NE Sandstone DR over Br of Lit Otter CR
PoorCaldwell County, Missouri · S 20 T 57 N R 27 W · Structure no. 16471
- Built
- 1939
- 86 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 22 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 15
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
NE Sandstone DR over Br of Lit Otter CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NE Sandstone DR over Br of Lit Otter CR in Caldwell County, Missouri. It was built in 1939, so it is 86 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.
It carries about 15 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 17 by 2044. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was NE Sandstone DR over Br of Lit Otter CR built?
It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025.
What condition is NE Sandstone DR over Br of Lit Otter 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does NE Sandstone DR over Br of Lit Otter CR carry?
About 15 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is NE Sandstone DR over Br of Lit Otter CR?
The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns NE Sandstone DR over Br of Lit Otter CR?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.