US Bridges

County RD 3000 over Lit Dry Fk CR

FairPosted for load

Phelps County, Missouri · S 8 T 37 N R 7 W · Structure no. 13615

Built
1937
88 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
163 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County RD 3000 over Lit Dry Fk CR is a concrete tee beam carrying County RD 3000 over Lit Dry Fk CR in Phelps County, Missouri. It was built in 1937, so it is 88 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 130 by 2044. The structure is 163 ft (49.7 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty RD 3000
CrossesLit Dry Fk CR
LocationS 8 T 37 N R 7 W
RouteCounty Highway 43
CountyPhelps County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.9364, -91.713
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating21.8 US tons
Inventory rating8.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadOther
Structure length163 ft (49.7 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2024)
Projected traffic130 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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$743,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County RD 3000 over Lit Dry Fk CR built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025.

What condition is County RD 3000 over Lit Dry Fk 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does County RD 3000 over Lit Dry Fk CR carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is County RD 3000 over Lit Dry Fk CR?

The structure is 163 ft (49.7 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns County RD 3000 over Lit Dry Fk CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.