US Bridges

Barkertown RD over Lit Sni-A-Bar CR

Fair

Lafayette County, Missouri · S 20 T 49 N R 27 W · Structure no. 32308

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
70 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
45
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Barkertown RD over Lit Sni-A-Bar CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Barkertown RD over Lit Sni-A-Bar CR in Lafayette County, Missouri. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 45 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 59 by 2044. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesBarkertown RD
CrossesLit Sni-A-Bar CR
LocationS 20 T 49 N R 27 W
RouteCounty Highway 95
CountyLafayette County
StateMissouri
Coordinates39.04221, -93.90837
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating66.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.4 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.3 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic45 (2024)
Projected traffic59 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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Barkertown RD over Lit Sni-A-Bar CR built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is Barkertown RD 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 Barkertown RD over Lit Sni-A-Bar CR carry?

About 45 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Barkertown RD over Lit Sni-A-Bar CR?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Barkertown RD over Lit Sni-A-Bar CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.