US Bridges

Mill Hill RD over Lit Meramec Rvr

Good

Franklin County, Missouri · S 36 T 42 N R 1 E · Structure no. 20321

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
182 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
250
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mill Hill RD over Lit Meramec Rvr is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mill Hill RD over Lit Meramec Rvr in Franklin County, Missouri. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 450 by 2043. The structure is 182 ft (55.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesMill Hill RD
CrossesLit Meramec Rvr
LocationS 36 T 42 N R 1 E
RouteCounty Highway 255
Coordinates38.33603, -90.86722
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating83.3 US tons
Inventory rating49.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length182 ft (55.5 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2023)
Projected traffic450 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 Mill Hill RD over Lit Meramec Rvr built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mill Hill RD over Lit Meramec 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Mill Hill RD over Lit Meramec Rvr carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Mill Hill RD over Lit Meramec Rvr?

The structure is 182 ft (55.5 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Mill Hill RD over Lit Meramec Rvr?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.