US Bridges

NE 280th ST over Lit Platte Rvr

Poor

Clinton County, Missouri · S 8 T 55 N R 31 W · Structure no. 16341

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
165 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
40
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

NE 280th ST over Lit Platte Rvr is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NE 280th ST over Lit Platte Rvr in Clinton County, Missouri. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 40 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 46 by 2043. The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesNE 280th ST
CrossesLit Platte Rvr
LocationS 8 T 55 N R 31 W
RouteCounty Highway 117
Coordinates39.60069, -94.39688
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.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length165 ft (50.3 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2023)
Projected traffic46 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$743,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was NE 280th ST over Lit Platte Rvr built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is NE 280th 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 280th ST over Lit Platte Rvr carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is NE 280th ST over Lit Platte Rvr?

The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns NE 280th ST over Lit Platte Rvr?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.