US Bridges

County RD 855 over Lit N Fk White Rvr

Fair

Ozark County, Missouri · S 18 T 23 N R 15 W · Structure no. 17033

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
21 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County RD 855 over Lit N Fk White Rvr is a steel culvert carrying County RD 855 over Lit N Fk White Rvr in Ozark County, Missouri. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 75 by 2044. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty RD 855
CrossesLit N Fk White Rvr
LocationS 18 T 23 N R 15 W
RouteCounty Highway 140
CountyOzark County
StateMissouri
Coordinates36.67598, -92.64573
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span3 ft (0.9 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2024)
Projected traffic75 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 855 over Lit N Fk White Rvr built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is County RD 855 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 855 over Lit N Fk White Rvr carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is County RD 855 over Lit N Fk White Rvr?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 3 ft (0.9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns County RD 855 over Lit N Fk White Rvr?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.