US Bridges

W 150 Ave over Br of Lit Sampson

Fair

Harrison County, Missouri · S 26 T 62 N R 29 W · Structure no. 24994

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
39 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

W 150 Ave over Br of Lit Sampson is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying W 150 Ave over Br of Lit Sampson in Harrison County, Missouri. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger 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 5 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 6 by 2044. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesW 150 Ave
CrossesBr of Lit Sampson
LocationS 26 T 62 N R 29 W
RouteCounty Highway 594
Coordinates40.14719, -94.14147
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating56.5 US tons
Inventory rating38.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.8 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5 (2024)
Projected traffic6 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 W 150 Ave over Br of Lit Sampson built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is W 150 Ave over Br of Lit Sampson 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does W 150 Ave over Br of Lit Sampson carry?

About 5 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is W 150 Ave over Br of Lit Sampson?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns W 150 Ave over Br of Lit Sampson?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.