US Bridges

NE 288th ST over Lit Platte Rvr

Poor

Clinton County, Missouri · S 4 T 55 N R 31 W · Structure no. 16262

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
76 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
25
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

NE 288th ST over Lit Platte Rvr is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NE 288th ST over Lit Platte Rvr in Clinton County, Missouri. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 4 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 25 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 29 by 2043. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesNE 288th ST
CrossesLit Platte Rvr
LocationS 4 T 55 N R 31 W
RouteCounty Highway 115
Coordinates39.61566, -94.38225
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38.7 US tons
Inventory rating20.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length76 ft (23.2 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2023)
Projected traffic29 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$583,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was NE 288th ST over Lit Platte Rvr built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is NE 288th ST over Lit Platte 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does NE 288th ST over Lit Platte Rvr carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is NE 288th ST over Lit Platte Rvr?

The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns NE 288th ST over Lit Platte Rvr?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.