US Bridges

Rt H E over Lit North Fk

Poor

Jasper County, Missouri · S 23 T 30 N R 33 W · Structure no. 8069

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
208 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
515
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt H E over Lit North Fk is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rt H E over Lit North Fk in Jasper County, Missouri. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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.

It carries about 515 vehicles a day, roughly 42% of them trucks, projected to reach 773 by 2044. The structure is 208 ft (63.4 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

CarriesRt H E
CrossesLit North Fk
LocationS 23 T 30 N R 33 W
RouteState Highway 0H
Coordinates37.33228, -94.52303
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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
Deck3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating32.7 US tons
Inventory rating19.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length208 ft (63.4 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.8 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic515 (2024)
Projected traffic773 by 2044
Trucks42%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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$2.1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rt H E over Lit North Fk built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt H E over Lit North Fk 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Rt H E over Lit North Fk carry?

About 515 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 42% are trucks.

How long is Rt H E over Lit North Fk?

The structure is 208 ft (63.4 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Rt H E over Lit North Fk?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.