US Bridges

Farm RD 117 over Br of Lit Sac Rvr

Fair

Greene County, Missouri · S 5 T 30 N R 22 W · Structure no. 16359

Built
1900
125 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
56 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Farm RD 117 over Br of Lit Sac Rvr is a concrete slab carrying Farm RD 117 over Br of Lit Sac Rvr in Greene County, Missouri. It was built in 1900, so it is 125 years old, older 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 30 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 62 by 2044. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesFarm RD 117
CrossesBr of Lit Sac Rvr
LocationS 5 T 30 N R 22 W
RouteCounty Highway 117
CountyGreene County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.35081, -93.37446
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating54.6 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadOther
Structure length56 ft (17.1 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2024)
Projected traffic62 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$298,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Farm RD 117 over Br of Lit Sac Rvr built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025.

What condition is Farm RD 117 over Br of 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 117 over Br of Lit Sac Rvr carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Farm RD 117 over Br of Lit Sac Rvr?

The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Farm RD 117 over Br of Lit Sac Rvr?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.