US Bridges

County RD 516 over Lit Maries CR

Fair

Osage County, Missouri · S 23 T 42 N R 11 W · Structure no. 16461

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
84 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County RD 516 over Lit Maries CR is a concrete tee beam carrying County RD 516 over Lit Maries CR in Osage County, Missouri. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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.

It carries about 30 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 42 by 2043. The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty RD 516
CrossesLit Maries CR
LocationS 23 T 42 N R 11 W
RouteCounty Highway 121
CountyOsage County
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.36844, -92.10431
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating54.6 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadOther
Structure length84 ft (25.6 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2023)
Projected traffic42 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County RD 516 over Lit Maries CR built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is County RD 516 over Lit Maries 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does County RD 516 over Lit Maries CR carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is County RD 516 over Lit Maries CR?

The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns County RD 516 over Lit Maries CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.