US Bridges

County RD 591 over Lit Indian CR

Good

Monroe County, Missouri · S 31 T 56 N R 7 W · Structure no. 32160

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
46 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
35
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County RD 591 over Lit Indian CR is a concrete channel beam carrying County RD 591 over Lit Indian CR in Monroe County, Missouri. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 7 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 44 by 2043. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesCounty RD 591
CrossesLit Indian CR
LocationS 31 T 56 N R 7 W
RouteCounty Highway 507
Coordinates39.605, -91.735
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum 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 rating64.5 US tons
Inventory rating38.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35 (2023)
Projected traffic44 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County RD 591 over Lit Indian CR built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is County RD 591 over Lit Indian 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does County RD 591 over Lit Indian CR carry?

About 35 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is County RD 591 over Lit Indian CR?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns County RD 591 over Lit Indian CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.