US Bridges

Ridge RD over Branch of Lit Tave

Fair

Miller County, Missouri · S 25 T 41 N R 12 W · Structure no. 16873

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
36 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ridge RD over Branch of Lit Tave is a concrete slab carrying Ridge RD over Branch of Lit Tave in Miller County, Missouri. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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 30 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 51 by 2043. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 13 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesRidge RD
CrossesBranch of Lit Tave
LocationS 25 T 41 N R 12 W
RouteCounty Highway 135
CountyMiller County
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.26958, -92.21444
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width13 ft (4 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2023)
Projected traffic51 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Ridge RD over Branch of Lit Tave built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ridge RD over Branch of Lit Tave 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 Ridge RD over Branch of Lit Tave carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Ridge RD over Branch of Lit Tave?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m) and a deck 13 ft wide.

Who owns Ridge RD over Branch of Lit Tave?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.