US Bridges

Farm RD 44 over Lit Sac Rvr

Fair

Greene County, Missouri · S 36 T 31 N R 23 W · Structure no. 13670

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
160 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
249
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Farm RD 44 over Lit Sac Rvr is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Farm RD 44 over Lit Sac Rvr in Greene County, Missouri. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 249 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 510 by 2044. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesFarm RD 44
CrossesLit Sac Rvr
LocationS 36 T 31 N R 23 W
RouteCounty Highway 44
CountyGreene County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.36659, -93.40474
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating54.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length160 ft (48.8 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic249 (2024)
Projected traffic510 by 2044
Trucks10%
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 Farm RD 44 over Lit Sac Rvr built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Farm RD 44 over Lit Sac Rvr in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does Farm RD 44 over Lit Sac Rvr carry?

About 249 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Farm RD 44 over Lit Sac Rvr?

The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Farm RD 44 over Lit Sac Rvr?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.