US Bridges

Or 70 E over Lit Horseshoe CR

Good

Lafayette County, Missouri · S 34 T 49 N R 29 W · Structure no. 4621

Built
1922
103 years old, rebuilt 2002
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,174
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Or 70 E over Lit Horseshoe CR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Or 70 E over Lit Horseshoe CR in Lafayette County, Missouri. It was built in 1922 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 103 years old, older than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,174 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,702 by 2044. The structure is 52 ft (16 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesOr 70 E
CrossesLit Horseshoe CR
LocationS 34 T 49 N R 29 W
RouteState Highway 70
Coordinates39.01147, -94.09928
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.5 US tons
Inventory rating37.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length52 ft (16 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.1 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,174 (2024)
Projected traffic1,702 by 2044
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Or 70 E over Lit Horseshoe CR built?

It was built in 1922, making it 103 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.

What condition is Or 70 E over Lit Horseshoe CR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in January 2025.

How much traffic does Or 70 E over Lit Horseshoe CR carry?

About 1,174 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Or 70 E over Lit Horseshoe CR?

The structure is 52 ft (16 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.1 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Or 70 E over Lit Horseshoe CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.