US Bridges

Bramel RD over Lit Boeuf CR

Good

Franklin County, Missouri · S 15 T 44 N R 2 W · Structure no. 35523

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
150
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bramel RD over Lit Boeuf CR is a steel culvert carrying Bramel RD over Lit Boeuf CR in Franklin County, Missouri. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 150 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 270 by 2043. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesBramel RD
CrossesLit Boeuf CR
LocationS 15 T 44 N R 2 W
RouteCounty Highway 52
Coordinates38.57356, -91.12742
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2023)
Projected traffic270 by 2043
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Bramel RD over Lit Boeuf CR built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bramel RD over Lit Boeuf 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 Bramel RD over Lit Boeuf CR carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Bramel RD over Lit Boeuf CR?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.1 m).

Who owns Bramel RD over Lit Boeuf CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.