US Bridges

Blue Ridge over Lit Bear CR

FairPosted for load

Miller County, Missouri · S 4 T 39 N R 15 W · Structure no. 19070

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
30
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Blue Ridge over Lit Bear CR is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Blue Ridge over Lit Bear CR 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 30 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 51 by 2043. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesBlue Ridge
CrossesLit Bear CR
LocationS 4 T 39 N R 15 W
RouteCounty Highway 210
CountyMiller County
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.164, -92.56925
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating16.9 US tons
Inventory rating9.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.2 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.5 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 closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byOther Local Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$272,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Blue Ridge over Lit Bear CR built?

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

What condition is Blue Ridge over Lit Bear 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 Blue Ridge over Lit Bear CR carry?

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

How long is Blue Ridge over Lit Bear CR?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns Blue Ridge over Lit Bear CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency and maintained by the Other Local Agency.