US Bridges

County RD 76 over Lit Pomme De Terre

PoorPosted for load

Hickory County, Missouri · S 27 T 38 N R 23 W · Structure no. 12514

Built
1929
96 years old, rebuilt 1971
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2025
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10
2025 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County RD 76 over Lit Pomme De Terre is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying County RD 76 over Lit Pomme De Terre in Hickory County, Missouri. It was built in 1929 and reconstructed in 1971, so it is 96 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 10 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 12 by 2045. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesCounty RD 76
CrossesLit Pomme De Terre
LocationS 27 T 38 N R 23 W
RouteCounty Highway 12
Coordinates38.02314, -93.44119
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
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating6.9 US tons
Inventory rating4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width12 ft (3.6 m)
Roadway width11 ft (3.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2025)
Projected traffic12 by 2045
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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$289,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County RD 76 over Lit Pomme De Terre built?

It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1971.

What condition is County RD 76 over Lit Pomme De Terre 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does County RD 76 over Lit Pomme De Terre carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is County RD 76 over Lit Pomme De Terre?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.

Who owns County RD 76 over Lit Pomme De Terre?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.