US Bridges

Project RD over N Fk of Lit Merame

Fair

Franklin County, Missouri · S 22 T 41 N R 2 E · Structure no. 21013

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
57 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
300
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Project RD over N Fk of Lit Merame is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Project RD over N Fk of Lit Merame 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 300 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 540 by 2043. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesProject RD
CrossesN Fk of Lit Merame
LocationS 22 T 41 N R 2 E
RouteCounty Highway 285
CountyFranklin County
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.27705, -90.79976
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating62.5 US tons
Inventory rating37.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2023)
Projected traffic540 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Project RD over N Fk of Lit Merame built?

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

What condition is Project RD over N Fk of Lit Merame in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in January 2025.

How much traffic does Project RD over N Fk of Lit Merame carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Project RD over N Fk of Lit Merame?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Project RD over N Fk of Lit Merame?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.