US Bridges

Rohlfing RD over Lit Berger CR

PoorPosted for load

Gasconade County, Missouri · S 8 T 45 N R 4 W · Structure no. 12755

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
126 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
40
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rohlfing RD over Lit Berger CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rohlfing RD over Lit Berger CR in Gasconade County, Missouri. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 40 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 48 by 2044. The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesRohlfing RD
CrossesLit Berger CR
LocationS 8 T 45 N R 4 W
RouteCounty Highway 19
Coordinates38.66149, -91.39036
Functional classRural Local

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
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating24.8 US tons
Inventory rating14.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadOther
Structure length126 ft (38.4 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.2 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2024)
Projected traffic48 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$871,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rohlfing RD over Lit Berger CR built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rohlfing RD over Lit Berger 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Rohlfing RD over Lit Berger CR carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Rohlfing RD over Lit Berger CR?

The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns Rohlfing RD over Lit Berger CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.