US Bridges

Project RD over Lit Meremac Rvr

Good

Franklin County, Missouri · S 22 T 41 N R 1 E · Structure no. 21017

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

About this bridge

Project RD over Lit Meremac Rvr is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Project RD over Lit Meremac 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 540 by 2043. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesProject RD
CrossesLit Meremac Rvr
LocationS 22 T 41 N R 1 E
RouteCounty Highway 285
Coordinates38.27701, -90.79483
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.
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 evaluation8: Equal to present desirable 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.4 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length66 ft (20.1 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 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 Lit Meremac Rvr built?

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

What condition is Project RD over Lit Meremac 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 Project RD over Lit Meremac Rvr carry?

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

How long is Project RD over Lit Meremac Rvr?

The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Project RD over Lit Meremac Rvr?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.