US Bridges

Rt Bb E over Lit Asher CR

Fair

Greene County, Missouri · S 17 T 31 N R 23 W · Structure no. 9553

Built
1937
88 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
641
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt Bb E over Lit Asher CR is a concrete tee beam carrying Rt Bb E over Lit Asher CR in Greene County, Missouri. It was built in 1937, so it is 88 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 5 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 641 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,026 by 2044. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 km).

CarriesRt Bb E
CrossesLit Asher CR
LocationS 17 T 31 N R 23 W
RouteState Highway 0BB
Coordinates37.41064, -93.48464
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 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 adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating26.8 US tons
Inventory rating15.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 10
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span43 ft (13 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic641 (2024)
Projected traffic1,026 by 2044
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.2 mi (39 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 Bb E over Lit Asher CR built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt Bb E over Lit Asher CR 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 Bb E over Lit Asher CR carry?

About 641 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Rt Bb E over Lit Asher CR?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Rt Bb E over Lit Asher CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.