US Bridges

County RD JJ-945 over Lit N Fk White Rvr

Fair

Ozark County, Missouri · S 36 T 24 N R 16 W · Structure no. 12694

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
36 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
25
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County RD JJ-945 over Lit N Fk White Rvr is a concrete slab carrying County RD JJ-945 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 25 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 38 by 2044. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty RD JJ-945
CrossesLit N Fk White Rvr
LocationS 36 T 24 N R 16 W
RouteCounty Highway 17
CountyOzark County
StateMissouri
Coordinates36.73611, -92.67028
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating54.6 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadOther
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.3 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2024)
Projected traffic38 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 JJ-945 over Lit N Fk White Rvr built?

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

What condition is County RD JJ-945 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 JJ-945 over Lit N Fk White Rvr carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is County RD JJ-945 over Lit N Fk White Rvr?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns County RD JJ-945 over Lit N Fk White Rvr?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.