US Bridges

County RD 228 over Lit Rvr D D No 69

Fair

Pemiscot County, Missouri · S 6 T 19 N R 11 E · Structure no. 29574

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel Continuous
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County RD 228 over Lit Rvr D D No 69 is a steel continuous culvert carrying County RD 228 over Lit Rvr D D No 69 in Pemiscot County, Missouri. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 65 by 2043. The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty RD 228
CrossesLit Rvr D D No 69
LocationS 6 T 19 N R 11 E
RouteCounty Highway 39
CountyPemiscot County
StateMissouri
Coordinates36.30678, -89.91582
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.3 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2023)
Projected traffic65 by 2043
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 228 over Lit Rvr D D No 69 built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is County RD 228 over Lit Rvr D D No 69 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does County RD 228 over Lit Rvr D D No 69 carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is County RD 228 over Lit Rvr D D No 69?

The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns County RD 228 over Lit Rvr D D No 69?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.