US Bridges

Rt T S over Lit Piney CR

Fair

Phelps County, Missouri · S 22 T 37 N R 9 W · Structure no. 1084

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
353 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,698
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt T S over Lit Piney CR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rt T S over Lit Piney CR in Phelps County, Missouri. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 1,698 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,547 by 2044. The structure is 353 ft (107.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

CarriesRt T S
CrossesLit Piney CR
LocationS 22 T 37 N R 9 W
RouteState Highway 0T
Coordinates37.90972, -91.90331
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating40.7 US tons
Inventory rating23.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length353 ft (107.6 m)
Longest span140 ft (42.7 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,698 (2024)
Projected traffic2,547 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.9 mi (40 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Rt T S over Lit Piney CR built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt T S over Lit Piney 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Rt T S over Lit Piney CR carry?

About 1,698 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Rt T S over Lit Piney CR?

The structure is 353 ft (107.6 m) long with a longest span of 140 ft (42.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Rt T S over Lit Piney CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.