County RD #503 over Br Lit ST Francis
PoorPosted for loadMadison County, Missouri · S 23 T 33 N R 6 E · Structure no. 13837
- Built
- 1933
- 92 years old, rebuilt 1980
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 26 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 30
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
County RD #503 over Br Lit ST Francis is a concrete slab carrying County RD #503 over Br Lit ST Francis in Madison County, Missouri. It was built in 1933 and reconstructed in 1980, so it is 92 years old, older than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 30 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 39 by 2044. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was County RD #503 over Br Lit ST Francis built?
It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1980.
What condition is County RD #503 over Br Lit ST Francis in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.
How much traffic does County RD #503 over Br Lit ST Francis carry?
About 30 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is County RD #503 over Br Lit ST Francis?
The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.8 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns County RD #503 over Br Lit ST Francis?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.