US Bridges

County RD 224 over Lit Fabius Rvr

FairPosted for load

Knox County, Missouri · S 23 T 61 N R 12 W · Structure no. 19545

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
30
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County RD 224 over Lit Fabius Rvr is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County RD 224 over Lit Fabius Rvr in Knox County, Missouri. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 30 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 38 by 2044. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty RD 224
CrossesLit Fabius Rvr
LocationS 23 T 61 N R 12 W
RouteCounty Highway 224
CountyKnox County
StateMissouri
Coordinates40.06661, -92.20817
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 inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating21.8 US tons
Inventory rating10.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2024)
Projected traffic38 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$234,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County RD 224 over Lit Fabius Rvr built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is County RD 224 over Lit Fabius Rvr 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does County RD 224 over Lit Fabius Rvr carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is County RD 224 over Lit Fabius Rvr?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns County RD 224 over Lit Fabius Rvr?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.