US Bridges

Farm RD 159 over Lit Sac Rvr

Fair

Greene County, Missouri · S 19 T 30 N R 21 W · Structure no. 17678

Built
1910
115 years old, rebuilt 1986
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
162 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
894
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Farm RD 159 over Lit Sac Rvr is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Farm RD 159 over Lit Sac Rvr in Greene County, Missouri. It was built in 1910 and reconstructed in 1986, so it is 115 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 894 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,833 by 2044. The structure is 162 ft (49.4 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesFarm RD 159
CrossesLit Sac Rvr
LocationS 19 T 30 N R 21 W
RouteCounty Highway 159
CountyGreene County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.31589, -93.28122
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.6 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length162 ft (49.4 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic894 (2024)
Projected traffic1,833 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 159 over Lit Sac Rvr built?

It was built in 1910, making it 115 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.

What condition is Farm RD 159 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Farm RD 159 over Lit Sac Rvr carry?

About 894 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Farm RD 159 over Lit Sac Rvr?

The structure is 162 ft (49.4 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Farm RD 159 over Lit Sac Rvr?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.