US Bridges

Johnson DR over Lit Sni-A-Bar CR

FairPosted for load

Lafayette County, Missouri · S 19 T 49 N R 27 W · Structure no. 15501

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
120
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Johnson DR over Lit Sni-A-Bar CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Johnson DR over Lit Sni-A-Bar CR in Lafayette County, Missouri. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 120 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 156 by 2044. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesJohnson DR
CrossesLit Sni-A-Bar CR
LocationS 19 T 49 N R 27 W
RouteCounty Highway 96
Coordinates39.03768, -93.93956
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating30.8 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic120 (2024)
Projected traffic156 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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$196,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Johnson DR over Lit Sni-A-Bar CR built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is Johnson DR over Lit Sni-A-Bar 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 Johnson DR over Lit Sni-A-Bar CR carry?

About 120 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Johnson DR over Lit Sni-A-Bar CR?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Johnson DR over Lit Sni-A-Bar CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.