US Bridges

NE Sandstone DR over Lit Otter CR

Good

Caldwell County, Missouri · S 21 T 57 N R 27 W · Structure no. 32536

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

NE Sandstone DR over Lit Otter CR is a concrete continuous culvert carrying NE Sandstone DR over Lit Otter CR in Caldwell County, Missouri. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 10 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 12 by 2044. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesNE Sandstone DR
CrossesLit Otter CR
LocationS 21 T 57 N R 27 W
RouteCounty Highway 120
Coordinates39.72835, -93.9412
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.4 US tons
Inventory rating41.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2024)
Projected traffic12 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 NE Sandstone DR over Lit Otter CR built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is NE Sandstone DR over Lit Otter CR 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 October 2023.

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

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

How long is NE Sandstone DR over Lit Otter CR?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns NE Sandstone DR over Lit Otter CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.