Bethel Church RD over Lit Loutre CR
PoorPosted for loadMontgomery County, Missouri · S 20 T 49 N R 6 W · Structure no. 18532
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 75 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Bethel Church RD over Lit Loutre CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bethel Church RD over Lit Loutre CR in Montgomery County, Missouri. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 years old, older than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 125 by 2043. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Bethel Church RD over Lit Loutre CR built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.
What condition is Bethel Church RD over Lit Loutre CR in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in January 2023.
How much traffic does Bethel Church RD over Lit Loutre CR carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Bethel Church RD over Lit Loutre CR?
The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Bethel Church RD over Lit Loutre CR?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.