US Bridges

Barrell Lotz RD over Br of Big CR

Good

Iron County, Missouri · S 16 T 31 N R 3 E · Structure no. 31104

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
20 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Barrell Lotz RD over Br of Big CR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Barrell Lotz RD over Br of Big CR in Iron County, Missouri. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 30 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 39 by 2043. The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesBarrell Lotz RD
CrossesBr of Big CR
LocationS 16 T 31 N R 3 E
RouteCounty Highway 144
Coordinates37.3673, -90.714
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating84.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length20 ft (6.2 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.7 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.6 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2023)
Projected traffic39 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 Barrell Lotz RD over Br of Big CR built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Barrell Lotz RD over Br of Big 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does Barrell Lotz RD over Br of Big CR carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Barrell Lotz RD over Br of Big CR?

The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.7 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Barrell Lotz RD over Br of Big CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.