US Bridges

NE Jefferson DR over Lit Otter CR

PoorClosed to traffic

Caldwell County, Missouri · S 33 T 57 N R 27 W · Structure no. 16736

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
15
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

NE Jefferson DR over Lit Otter CR is a steel truss - thru carrying NE Jefferson DR over Lit Otter CR in Caldwell County, Missouri. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 15 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 17 by 2044. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesNE Jefferson DR
CrossesLit Otter CR
LocationS 33 T 57 N R 27 W
RouteCounty Highway 131
Coordinates39.69936, -93.94536
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating0 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1 (+1 approach)
Design loadOther
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.3 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15 (2024)
Projected traffic17 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$366,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was NE Jefferson DR over Lit Otter CR built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is NE Jefferson DR over 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 2024.

How much traffic does NE Jefferson DR over Lit Otter CR carry?

About 15 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is NE Jefferson DR over Lit Otter CR?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns NE Jefferson DR over Lit Otter CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.