US Bridges

Rt H S over Lit Sac Rvr

Fair

Greene County, Missouri · S 17 T 30 N R 21 W · Structure no. 5074

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 2001
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
181 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,092
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt H S over Lit Sac Rvr is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rt H S over Lit Sac Rvr in Greene County, Missouri. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 2001, so it is 60 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 6,092 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,747 by 2044. The structure is 181 ft (55.2 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

CarriesRt H S
CrossesLit Sac Rvr
LocationS 17 T 30 N R 21 W
RouteState Highway 0H
Coordinates37.32307, -93.26234
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length181 ft (55.2 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,092 (2024)
Projected traffic9,747 by 2044
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Rt H S over Lit Sac Rvr built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.

What condition is Rt H S 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Rt H S over Lit Sac Rvr carry?

About 6,092 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Rt H S over Lit Sac Rvr?

The structure is 181 ft (55.2 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Rt H S over Lit Sac Rvr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.