US Bridges

Woods RD over Lit Saline CR

Fair

Miller County, Missouri · S 30 T 41 N R 14 W · Structure no. 16833

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 1960
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
25
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Woods RD over Lit Saline CR is a concrete slab carrying Woods RD over Lit Saline CR in Miller County, Missouri. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 1960, so it is 75 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 25 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 43 by 2043. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesWoods RD
CrossesLit Saline CR
LocationS 30 T 41 N R 14 W
RouteCounty Highway 134
CountyMiller County
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.28475, -92.51883
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating54.6 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadOther
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.8 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2023)
Projected traffic43 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 Woods RD over Lit Saline CR built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1960.

What condition is Woods RD over Lit Saline 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Woods RD over Lit Saline CR carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Woods RD over Lit Saline CR?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Woods RD over Lit Saline CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.