US Bridges

Golden Belt RD over Lit Horseshoe CR

Fair

Lafayette County, Missouri · S 2 T 48 N R 29 W · Structure no. 24034

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
85 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
300
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Golden Belt RD over Lit Horseshoe CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Golden Belt RD over Lit Horseshoe CR in Lafayette County, Missouri. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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.

It carries about 300 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 390 by 2044. The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesGolden Belt RD
CrossesLit Horseshoe CR
LocationS 2 T 48 N R 29 W
RouteCounty Highway 452
CountyLafayette County
StateMissouri
Coordinates39.00414, -94.09014
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating91.3 US tons
Inventory rating42.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length85 ft (25.9 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2024)
Projected traffic390 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 Golden Belt RD over Lit Horseshoe CR built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Golden Belt 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 Golden Belt RD over Lit Horseshoe CR carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Golden Belt RD over Lit Horseshoe CR?

The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Golden Belt RD over Lit Horseshoe CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.