US Bridges

Bird Haven RD over Lit Moniteau CR

Good

Moniteau County, Missouri · S 3 T 45 N R 14 W · Structure no. 33023

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
97 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
35
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bird Haven RD over Lit Moniteau CR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bird Haven RD over Lit Moniteau CR in Moniteau County, Missouri. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 years old, younger than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 35 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 49 by 2044. The structure is 97 ft (29.6 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesBird Haven RD
CrossesLit Moniteau CR
LocationS 3 T 45 N R 14 W
RouteCounty Highway 273
Coordinates38.68017, -92.44131
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83.3 US tons
Inventory rating41.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length97 ft (29.6 m)
Longest span94 ft (28.8 m)
Deck width23 ft (6.9 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35 (2024)
Projected traffic49 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bird Haven RD over Lit Moniteau CR built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bird Haven RD over Lit Moniteau CR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.

How much traffic does Bird Haven RD over Lit Moniteau CR carry?

About 35 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Bird Haven RD over Lit Moniteau CR?

The structure is 97 ft (29.6 m) long with a longest span of 94 ft (28.8 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Bird Haven RD over Lit Moniteau CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.