US Bridges

Lemay RD over E Yellow CR

Fair

Linn County, Missouri · S 7 T 58 N R 18 W · Structure no. 30898

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
131 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lemay RD over E Yellow CR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lemay RD over E Yellow CR in Linn County, Missouri. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 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 20 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 22 by 2044. The structure is 131 ft (39.9 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesLemay RD
CrossesE Yellow CR
LocationS 7 T 58 N R 18 W
RouteCounty Highway 418
Coordinates39.86235, -92.95992
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.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
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 2024
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating92.3 US tons
Inventory rating55.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length131 ft (39.9 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2024)
Projected traffic22 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 Lemay RD over E Yellow CR built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lemay RD over E Yellow 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 2024.

How much traffic does Lemay RD over E Yellow CR carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Lemay RD over E Yellow CR?

The structure is 131 ft (39.9 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Lemay RD over E Yellow CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.