US Bridges

County RD #220 over Lit ST Francis Rvr

Good

Madison County, Missouri · S 31 T 34 N R 7 E · Structure no. 12376

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
169 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County RD #220 over Lit ST Francis Rvr is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County RD #220 over Lit ST Francis Rvr in Madison County, Missouri. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 years old, younger 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 130 by 2044. The structure is 169 ft (51.5 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesCounty RD #220
CrossesLit ST Francis Rvr
LocationS 31 T 34 N R 7 E
RouteCounty Highway 8
Coordinates37.6103, -90.30523
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating86.3 US tons
Inventory rating43.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length169 ft (51.5 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2024)
Projected traffic130 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 County RD #220 over Lit ST Francis Rvr built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is County RD #220 over Lit ST Francis Rvr 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does County RD #220 over Lit ST Francis Rvr carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is County RD #220 over Lit ST Francis Rvr?

The structure is 169 ft (51.5 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns County RD #220 over Lit ST Francis Rvr?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.