US Bridges

Bethel Church RD over Br of Lit Loutre C

Fair

Montgomery County, Missouri · S 20 T 49 N R 6 W · Structure no. 18527

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bethel Church RD over Br of Lit Loutre C is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bethel Church RD over Br of Lit Loutre C in Montgomery County, Missouri. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger 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 6 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 125 by 2043. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesBethel Church RD
CrossesBr of Lit Loutre C
LocationS 20 T 49 N R 6 W
RouteCounty Highway 188
CountyMontgomery County
StateMissouri
Coordinates39.00939, -91.60997
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
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 rating51.6 US tons
Inventory rating33.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2023)
Projected traffic125 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 byCounty 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 Bethel Church RD over Br of Lit Loutre C built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bethel Church RD over Br of Lit Loutre C 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 2023.

How much traffic does Bethel Church RD over Br of Lit Loutre C carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Bethel Church RD over Br of Lit Loutre C?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Bethel Church RD over Br of Lit Loutre C?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.