US Bridges

County Road 285 over Lit Wakenda CR

Fair

Carroll County, Missouri · S 7 T 52 N R 22 W · Structure no. 24824

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1985
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
30
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 285 over Lit Wakenda CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 285 over Lit Wakenda CR in Carroll County, Missouri. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1985, 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 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 30 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 33 by 2044. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 285
CrossesLit Wakenda CR
LocationS 7 T 52 N R 22 W
RouteCounty Highway 559
CountyCarroll County
StateMissouri
Coordinates39.32905, -93.41245
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating29.8 US tons
Inventory rating19.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2024)
Projected traffic33 by 2044
Trucks10%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 285 over Lit Wakenda CR built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.

What condition is County Road 285 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 285 over Lit Wakenda CR carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is County Road 285 over Lit Wakenda CR?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 285 over Lit Wakenda CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.