US Bridges

Bellville RD over Lit Bear CR

Good

Montgomery County, Missouri · S 8 T 48 N R 3 W · Structure no. 16517

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
35
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bellville RD over Lit Bear CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bellville RD over Lit Bear CR in Montgomery County, Missouri. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesBellville RD
CrossesLit Bear CR
LocationS 8 T 48 N R 3 W
RouteCounty Highway 123
Coordinates38.94608, -91.28281
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating27.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width23 ft (6.9 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 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 closed3.1 mi (5 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 Bellville RD over Lit Bear CR built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bellville RD over Lit Bear 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does Bellville RD over Lit Bear CR carry?

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

How long is Bellville RD over Lit Bear CR?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Bellville RD over Lit Bear CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.