US Bridges

County RD 120 over Lit Tarkio CR

Good

Holt County, Missouri · S 30 T 63 N R 39 W · Structure no. 13320

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
162 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County RD 120 over Lit Tarkio CR is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County RD 120 over Lit Tarkio CR in Holt County, Missouri. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 years old, younger than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 20 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 23 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).

CarriesCounty RD 120
CrossesLit Tarkio CR
LocationS 30 T 63 N R 39 W
RouteCounty Highway 35
Coordinates40.23391, -95.34764
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89.3 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length162 ft (49.4 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2024)
Projected traffic23 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 County RD 120 over Lit Tarkio CR built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is County RD 120 over Lit Tarkio CR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.

How much traffic does County RD 120 over Lit Tarkio CR carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is County RD 120 over Lit Tarkio CR?

The structure is 162 ft (49.4 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns County RD 120 over Lit Tarkio CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.