US Bridges

Rt Oo S over Lit Fox CR

Poor

Franklin County, Missouri · S 36 T 44 N R 2 E · Structure no. 6947

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
32 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,453
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt Oo S over Lit Fox CR is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Rt Oo S over Lit Fox CR in Franklin County, Missouri. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 years old, older than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 2,453 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,661 by 2044. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesRt Oo S
CrossesLit Fox CR
LocationS 36 T 44 N R 2 E
RouteState Highway 0OO
CountyFranklin County
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.51043, -90.74642
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 10
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,453 (2024)
Projected traffic4,661 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$450,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rt Oo S over Lit Fox CR built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt Oo S over Lit Fox CR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in December 2023.

How much traffic does Rt Oo S over Lit Fox CR carry?

About 2,453 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Rt Oo S over Lit Fox CR?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Rt Oo S over Lit Fox CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.