US Bridges

County RD 942 over Lit N Fk White Rvr

Fair

Ozark County, Missouri · S 14 T 24 N R 16 W · Structure no. 12471

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
47 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
40
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County RD 942 over Lit N Fk White Rvr is a concrete continuous slab carrying County RD 942 over Lit N Fk White Rvr in Ozark County, Missouri. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 40 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 60 by 2044. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 13 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty RD 942
CrossesLit N Fk White Rvr
LocationS 14 T 24 N R 16 W
RouteCounty Highway 11
CountyOzark County
StateMissouri
Coordinates36.76847, -92.68126
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating54.6 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadOther
Structure length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (2.9 m)
Deck width13 ft (4 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2024)
Projected traffic60 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 942 over Lit N Fk White Rvr built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is County RD 942 over Lit N Fk White Rvr 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does County RD 942 over Lit N Fk White Rvr carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is County RD 942 over Lit N Fk White Rvr?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (2.9 m) and a deck 13 ft wide.

Who owns County RD 942 over Lit N Fk White Rvr?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.