US Bridges

Lit Spring CR RD over Trib Lit Spring CR

Good

Franklin County, Missouri · S 12 T 41 N R 3 W · Structure no. 32373

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
55 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lit Spring CR RD over Trib Lit Spring CR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lit Spring CR RD over Trib Lit Spring CR in Franklin County, Missouri. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 180 by 2043. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesLit Spring CR RD
CrossesTrib Lit Spring CR
LocationS 12 T 41 N R 3 W
RouteCounty Highway 341
Coordinates38.31399, -91.20564
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating68.5 US tons
Inventory rating38.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length55 ft (16.8 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.2 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2023)
Projected traffic180 by 2043
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lit Spring CR RD over Trib Lit Spring CR built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lit Spring CR RD over Trib Lit Spring CR 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Lit Spring CR RD over Trib Lit Spring CR carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Lit Spring CR RD over Trib Lit Spring CR?

The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Lit Spring CR RD over Trib Lit Spring CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.