US Bridges

Farm RD 117 over Br of Lit Sac Rvr

PoorPosted for load

Greene County, Missouri · S 5 T 30 N R 22 W · Structure no. 16360

Built
1900
125 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
56 ft
3 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 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 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).

CarriesFarm RD 117
CrossesBr of Lit Sac Rvr
LocationS 5 T 30 N R 22 W
RouteCounty Highway 117
Coordinates37.34886, -93.36928
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
Deck3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Superstructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
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 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating17.9 US tons
Inventory rating10.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadOther
Structure length56 ft (17.1 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$438,000 (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 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 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 19 ft (5.8 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.