US Bridges

County RD 3000 over Lit Dry Fk

Good

Phelps County, Missouri · S 10 T 37 N R 7 W · Structure no. 13627

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
47 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County RD 3000 over Lit Dry Fk is a concrete continuous slab carrying County RD 3000 over Lit Dry Fk in Phelps County, Missouri. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 years old, younger than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 130 by 2044. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesCounty RD 3000
CrossesLit Dry Fk
LocationS 10 T 37 N R 7 W
RouteCounty Highway 43
Coordinates37.9433, -91.6765
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating54.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 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 closed9.9 mi (16 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 3000 over Lit Dry Fk built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is County RD 3000 over Lit Dry Fk in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.

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

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

How long is County RD 3000 over Lit Dry Fk?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns County RD 3000 over Lit Dry Fk?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.