US Bridges

Thompsons Ford RD over Lit ST Francis Rvr

Fair

Madison County, Missouri · S 11 T 33 N R 6 E · Structure no. 13901

Built
1920
105 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
180 ft
11 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Thompsons Ford RD over Lit ST Francis Rvr is a concrete culvert carrying Thompsons Ford RD over Lit ST Francis Rvr in Madison County, Missouri. It was built in 1920, so it is 105 years old, older 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 65 by 2044. The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesThompsons Ford RD
CrossesLit ST Francis Rvr
LocationS 11 T 33 N R 6 E
RouteCounty Highway 51
CountyMadison County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.55528, -90.35719
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
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 alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating54.6 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans11
Design loadOther
Structure length180 ft (54.9 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2024)
Projected traffic65 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 Thompsons Ford RD over Lit ST Francis Rvr built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025.

What condition is Thompsons Ford RD over Lit ST Francis Rvr 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Thompsons Ford RD over Lit ST Francis Rvr carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Thompsons Ford RD over Lit ST Francis Rvr?

The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Thompsons Ford RD over Lit ST Francis Rvr?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.