US Bridges

Rt a S over Lit Otter CR

Fair

Monroe County, Missouri · S 15 T 55 N R 11 W · Structure no. 9104

Built
1933
92 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
205
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt a S over Lit Otter CR is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Rt a S over Lit Otter CR in Monroe County, Missouri. It was built in 1933, so it is 92 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 205 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 297 by 2044. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 23 mi (37 km).

Location

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CarriesRt a S
CrossesLit Otter CR
LocationS 15 T 55 N R 11 W
RouteState Highway 0A
CountyMonroe County
StateMissouri
Coordinates39.55971, -92.12651
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating43.7 US tons
Inventory rating25.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 10
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic205 (2024)
Projected traffic297 by 2044
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed23 mi (37 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Rt a S over Lit Otter CR built?

It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt a S over Lit Otter 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Rt a S over Lit Otter CR carry?

About 205 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Rt a S over Lit Otter CR?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Rt a S over Lit Otter CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.