US Bridges

SW 240th ST over Lit Platte Rvr

Good

Clinton County, Missouri · S 34 T 55 N R 32 W · Structure no. 21082

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
300 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
75
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

SW 240th ST over Lit Platte Rvr is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SW 240th ST over Lit Platte Rvr in Clinton County, Missouri. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, younger than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 75 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 86 by 2043. The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesSW 240th ST
CrossesLit Platte Rvr
LocationS 34 T 55 N R 32 W
RouteCounty Highway 288
Coordinates39.52999, -94.48428
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating30.8 US tons
Inventory rating15.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length300 ft (91.4 m)
Longest span118 ft (36 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75 (2023)
Projected traffic86 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 SW 240th ST over Lit Platte Rvr built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is SW 240th ST over Lit Platte Rvr in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.

How much traffic does SW 240th ST over Lit Platte Rvr carry?

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

How long is SW 240th ST over Lit Platte Rvr?

The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long with a longest span of 118 ft (36 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns SW 240th ST over Lit Platte Rvr?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.