US Bridges

Rt O E over Lit Third Fk

Good

DeKalb County, Missouri · S 19 T 58 N R 32 W · Structure no. 8312

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 2002
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
169 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
412
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt O E over Lit Third Fk is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rt O E over Lit Third Fk in DeKalb County, Missouri. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 63 years old, older 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 412 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 536 by 2044. The structure is 169 ft (51.5 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesRt O E
CrossesLit Third Fk
LocationS 19 T 58 N R 32 W
RouteState Highway 0O
Coordinates39.82041, -94.53111
Functional classRural Minor 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 inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating29.8 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length169 ft (51.5 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic412 (2024)
Projected traffic536 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 O E over Lit Third Fk built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.

What condition is Rt O E over Lit Third Fk 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 2023.

How much traffic does Rt O E over Lit Third Fk carry?

About 412 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Rt O E over Lit Third Fk?

The structure is 169 ft (51.5 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Rt O E over Lit Third Fk?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.