US Bridges

County RD 1053 over Loutre Rvr

Poor

Callaway County, Missouri · S 14 T 49 N R 7 W · Structure no. 29459

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
134 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County RD 1053 over Loutre Rvr is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County RD 1053 over Loutre Rvr in Callaway County, Missouri. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 years old, younger 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 3 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 20 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 30 by 2043. The structure is 134 ft (40.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesCounty RD 1053
CrossesLoutre Rvr
LocationS 14 T 49 N R 7 W
RouteCounty Highway 1053
Coordinates39.01966, -91.66488
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83.3 US tons
Inventory rating38.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length134 ft (40.8 m)
Longest span84 ft (25.7 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2023)
Projected traffic30 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$619,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County RD 1053 over Loutre Rvr built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is County RD 1053 over Loutre Rvr 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 County RD 1053 over Loutre Rvr carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is County RD 1053 over Loutre Rvr?

The structure is 134 ft (40.8 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns County RD 1053 over Loutre Rvr?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.