Beetle ST over Lit Weldon Rvr
PoorClosed to trafficMercer County, Missouri · S 16 T 66 N R 24 W · Structure no. 13925
- Built
- 1910
- 115 years old, rebuilt 1994
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 210 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 15
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Beetle ST over Lit Weldon Rvr is a steel truss - thru carrying Beetle ST over Lit Weldon Rvr in Mercer County, Missouri. It was built in 1910 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 115 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: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 15 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 17 by 2044. The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long and 13 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Beetle ST over Lit Weldon Rvr built?
It was built in 1910, making it 115 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.
What condition is Beetle ST over Lit Weldon Rvr 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 2023.
How much traffic does Beetle ST over Lit Weldon Rvr carry?
About 15 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Beetle ST over Lit Weldon Rvr?
The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 13 ft wide.
Who owns Beetle ST over Lit Weldon Rvr?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.