NE 288th ST over Lit Shoal CR
PoorPosted for loadClinton County, Missouri · S 33 T 56 N R 30 W · Structure no. 16685
- Built
- 1910
- 115 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 42 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 10
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
NE 288th ST over Lit Shoal CR is a steel truss - thru carrying NE 288th ST over Lit Shoal CR in Clinton County, Missouri. It was built in 1910, so it is 115 years old, older 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 3 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 10 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 12 by 2043. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was NE 288th ST over Lit Shoal CR built?
It was built in 1910, making it 115 years old in 2025.
What condition is NE 288th ST over Lit Shoal CR 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 Shoal CR carry?
About 10 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is NE 288th ST over Lit Shoal CR?
The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.
Who owns NE 288th ST over Lit Shoal CR?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.