US Bridges

Farm RD 54 over Lit Sac Rvr

Fair

Greene County, Missouri · S 7 T 30 N R 22 W · Structure no. 14023

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
168 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
113
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Farm RD 54 over Lit Sac Rvr is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Farm RD 54 over Lit Sac Rvr in Greene County, Missouri. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 6 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 113 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 232 by 2044. The structure is 168 ft (51.2 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesFarm RD 54
CrossesLit Sac Rvr
LocationS 7 T 30 N R 22 W
RouteCounty Highway 54
Coordinates37.34498, -93.39533
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating84.3 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length168 ft (51.2 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic113 (2024)
Projected traffic232 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 54 over Lit Sac Rvr built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Farm RD 54 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 54 over Lit Sac Rvr carry?

About 113 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Farm RD 54 over Lit Sac Rvr?

The structure is 168 ft (51.2 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Farm RD 54 over Lit Sac Rvr?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.