US Bridges

Rt T E over Lit Platte Rvr

Good

Clinton County, Missouri · S 9 T 56 N R 32 W · Structure no. 3778

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
133 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
128
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt T E over Lit Platte Rvr is a prestressed concrete continuous tee beam carrying Rt T E over Lit Platte Rvr in Clinton County, Missouri. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 128 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 166 by 2044. The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

CarriesRt T E
CrossesLit Platte Rvr
LocationS 9 T 56 N R 32 W
RouteState Highway 0T
Coordinates39.68135, -94.38659
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating56.5 US tons
Inventory rating33.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length133 ft (40.5 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.6 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic128 (2024)
Projected traffic166 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Rt T E over Lit Platte Rvr built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt T E 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Rt T E over Lit Platte Rvr carry?

About 128 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Rt T E over Lit Platte Rvr?

The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.6 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Rt T E over Lit Platte Rvr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.