US Bridges

Rt Ra E over Lit Loutre CR

Fair

Montgomery County, Missouri · S 32 T 50 N R 6 W · Structure no. 2556

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
134 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
57
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt Ra E over Lit Loutre CR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rt Ra E over Lit Loutre CR in Montgomery County, Missouri. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 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 57 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 83 by 2044. The structure is 134 ft (40.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 km).

CarriesRt Ra E
CrossesLit Loutre CR
LocationS 32 T 50 N R 6 W
RouteState Highway 0RA
Coordinates39.05867, -91.61378
Functional classRural Minor 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
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 inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40.7 US tons
Inventory rating23.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length134 ft (40.8 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic57 (2024)
Projected traffic83 by 2044
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.2 mi (39 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 Ra E over Lit Loutre CR built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt Ra E over Lit Loutre 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Rt Ra E over Lit Loutre CR carry?

About 57 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Rt Ra E over Lit Loutre CR?

The structure is 134 ft (40.8 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Rt Ra E over Lit Loutre CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.