US Bridges

NE 320th ST over Lit Smith CR

Fair

Clinton County, Missouri · S 15 T 56 N R 31 W · Structure no. 15908

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
106 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

NE 320th ST over Lit Smith CR is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying NE 320th ST over Lit Smith CR in Clinton County, Missouri. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 10 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 12 by 2043. The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesNE 320th ST
CrossesLit Smith CR
LocationS 15 T 56 N R 31 W
RouteCounty Highway 103
Coordinates39.6744, -94.36021
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.6 US tons
Inventory rating30.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length106 ft (32.3 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2023)
Projected traffic12 by 2043
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 NE 320th ST over Lit Smith CR built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is NE 320th ST over Lit Smith 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 2024.

How much traffic does NE 320th ST over Lit Smith CR carry?

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

How long is NE 320th ST over Lit Smith CR?

The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns NE 320th ST over Lit Smith CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.