US Bridges

Badger ST over Lit Bush CR

Fair

Macon County, Missouri · S 3 T 57 N R 17 W · Structure no. 23051

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
70 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
40
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Badger ST over Lit Bush CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Badger ST over Lit Bush CR in Macon County, Missouri. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 40 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 44 by 2044. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesBadger ST
CrossesLit Bush CR
LocationS 3 T 57 N R 17 W
RouteCounty Highway 387
CountyMacon County
StateMissouri
Coordinates39.78753, -92.79542
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating66.5 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2024)
Projected traffic44 by 2044
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Badger ST over Lit Bush CR built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Badger ST over Lit Bush 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Badger ST over Lit Bush CR carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is Badger ST over Lit Bush CR?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Badger ST over Lit Bush CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.