US Bridges

Lit Buffalo RD over Lit Buffalo CR

FairPosted for load

Morgan County, Missouri · S 13 T 41 N R 19 W · Structure no. 16279

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
34 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lit Buffalo RD over Lit Buffalo CR is a concrete slab carrying Lit Buffalo RD over Lit Buffalo CR in Morgan County, Missouri. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 90 by 2043. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesLit Buffalo RD
CrossesLit Buffalo CR
LocationS 13 T 41 N R 19 W
RouteCounty Highway 115
Coordinates38.32547, -92.981
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating22.8 US tons
Inventory rating12.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadOther
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.6 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2023)
Projected traffic90 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$311,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lit Buffalo RD over Lit Buffalo CR built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lit Buffalo RD over Lit Buffalo 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Lit Buffalo RD over Lit Buffalo CR carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Lit Buffalo RD over Lit Buffalo CR?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Lit Buffalo RD over Lit Buffalo CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.