US Bridges

County RD 701 over Lit Clear CR Br

FairPosted for load

Cedar County, Missouri · S 17 T 36 N R 27 W · Structure no. 13797

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
75
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County RD 701 over Lit Clear CR Br is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying County RD 701 over Lit Clear CR Br in Cedar County, Missouri. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 75 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 94 by 2043. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty RD 701
CrossesLit Clear CR Br
LocationS 17 T 36 N R 27 W
RouteCounty Highway 48
CountyCedar County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.88669, -93.92824
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load 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 rating16.9 US tons
Inventory rating6.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 10
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75 (2023)
Projected traffic94 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$249,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County RD 701 over Lit Clear CR Br built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is County RD 701 over Lit Clear CR Br 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 2024.

How much traffic does County RD 701 over Lit Clear CR Br carry?

About 75 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is County RD 701 over Lit Clear CR Br?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns County RD 701 over Lit Clear CR Br?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.