US Bridges

NE Litton RD over Trib of Shoal CR

Good

Caldwell County, Missouri · S 1 T 56 N R 26 W · Structure no. 34719

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
20 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

NE Litton RD over Trib of Shoal CR is a steel culvert carrying NE Litton RD over Trib of Shoal CR in Caldwell County, Missouri. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 5 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 6 by 2044. The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesNE Litton RD
CrossesTrib of Shoal CR
LocationS 1 T 56 N R 26 W
RouteCounty Highway 194
Coordinates39.68881, -93.75881
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 inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length20 ft (6.2 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.5 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.3 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5 (2024)
Projected traffic6 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was NE Litton RD over Trib of Shoal CR built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is NE Litton RD over Trib of Shoal 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does NE Litton RD over Trib of Shoal CR carry?

About 5 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is NE Litton RD over Trib of Shoal CR?

The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.5 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns NE Litton RD over Trib of Shoal CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.