US Bridges

Ottawa ST over Lit Lost CR

Fair

Newton County, Missouri · S 35 T 25 N R 34 W · Structure no. 33085

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
61 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
350
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ottawa ST over Lit Lost CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ottawa ST over Lit Lost CR in Newton County, Missouri. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 350 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 543 by 2044. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesOttawa ST
CrossesLit Lost CR
LocationS 35 T 25 N R 34 W
RouteCity Street 0
CountyNewton County
StateMissouri
Coordinates36.83861, -94.61361
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.5 US tons
Inventory rating38.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length61 ft (18.6 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic350 (2024)
Projected traffic543 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ottawa ST over Lit Lost CR built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ottawa ST over Lit Lost 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Ottawa ST over Lit Lost CR carry?

About 350 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Ottawa ST over Lit Lost CR?

The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Ottawa ST over Lit Lost CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.