US Bridges

Litchford RD over Perdue CR

Fair

Jackson County, Missouri · S 34 T 48 N R 31 W · Structure no. 19956

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
138 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
224
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Litchford RD over Perdue CR is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Litchford RD over Perdue CR in Jackson County, Missouri. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 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 224 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 336 by 2044. The structure is 138 ft (42.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesLitchford RD
CrossesPerdue CR
LocationS 34 T 48 N R 31 W
RouteCounty Highway 241
CountyJackson County
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.94992, -94.23038
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating32.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length138 ft (42.1 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic224 (2024)
Projected traffic336 by 2044
Trucks5%
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 Litchford RD over Perdue CR built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Litchford RD over Perdue 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Litchford RD over Perdue CR carry?

About 224 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Litchford RD over Perdue CR?

The structure is 138 ft (42.1 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Litchford RD over Perdue CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.