US Bridges

County Road 280 over Lit Wakenda CR

Fair

Carroll County, Missouri · S 2 T 52 N R 23 W · Structure no. 24726

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
55
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 280 over Lit Wakenda CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 280 over Lit Wakenda CR in Carroll County, Missouri. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 55 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 61 by 2044. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 280
CrossesLit Wakenda CR
LocationS 2 T 52 N R 23 W
RouteCounty Highway 541
CountyCarroll County
StateMissouri
Coordinates39.35553, -93.45337
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating52.6 US tons
Inventory rating33.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic55 (2024)
Projected traffic61 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 280 over Lit Wakenda CR built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 280 over Lit Wakenda CR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in December 2023.

How much traffic does County Road 280 over Lit Wakenda CR carry?

About 55 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is County Road 280 over Lit Wakenda CR?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 280 over Lit Wakenda CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.