Lit Buffalo RD over Lit Buffalo CR
PoorPosted for loadMorgan County, Missouri · S 26 T 41 N R 19 W · Structure no. 16283
- Built
- 1983
- 42 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Steel
- Length
- 100 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 20
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Lit Buffalo RD over Lit Buffalo CR is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Lit Buffalo RD over Lit Buffalo CR in Morgan County, Missouri. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 years old, younger 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 3 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 20 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 36 by 2043. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Lit Buffalo RD over Lit Buffalo CR built?
It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.
What condition is Lit Buffalo RD over Lit Buffalo 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does Lit Buffalo RD over Lit Buffalo CR carry?
About 20 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Lit Buffalo RD over Lit Buffalo CR?
The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.
Who owns Lit Buffalo RD over Lit Buffalo CR?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.