US Bridges

Campbell RD over Lit Horseshoe CR

FairPosted for load

Lafayette County, Missouri · S 27 T 49 N R 29 W · Structure no. 13327

Built
1907
118 years old, rebuilt 1979
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
46 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Campbell RD over Lit Horseshoe CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Campbell RD over Lit Horseshoe CR in Lafayette County, Missouri. It was built in 1907 and reconstructed in 1979, so it is 118 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 5 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 65 by 2044. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesCampbell RD
CrossesLit Horseshoe CR
LocationS 27 T 49 N R 29 W
RouteCounty Highway 35
Coordinates39.01861, -94.10553
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating31.7 US tons
Inventory rating15.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.7 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2024)
Projected traffic65 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$260,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Campbell RD over Lit Horseshoe CR built?

It was built in 1907, making it 118 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1979.

What condition is Campbell RD over Lit Horseshoe 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Campbell RD over Lit Horseshoe CR carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Campbell RD over Lit Horseshoe CR?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns Campbell RD over Lit Horseshoe CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.