US Bridges

Prairie Lane RD over Br Lit Sni-A-Bar C

Fair

Lafayette County, Missouri · S 7 T 49 N R 27 W · Structure no. 15205

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
28
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Prairie Lane RD over Br Lit Sni-A-Bar C is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Prairie Lane RD over Br Lit Sni-A-Bar C in Lafayette County, Missouri. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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.

It carries about 28 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 36 by 2044. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesPrairie Lane RD
CrossesBr Lit Sni-A-Bar C
LocationS 7 T 49 N R 27 W
RouteCounty Highway 88
CountyLafayette County
StateMissouri
Coordinates39.07189, -93.92872
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.5 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic28 (2024)
Projected traffic36 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Prairie Lane RD over Br Lit Sni-A-Bar C built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is Prairie Lane RD over Br Lit Sni-A-Bar C 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 Prairie Lane RD over Br Lit Sni-A-Bar C carry?

About 28 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Prairie Lane RD over Br Lit Sni-A-Bar C?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns Prairie Lane RD over Br Lit Sni-A-Bar C?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.