US Bridges

County RD 7460 over Lit Piney CR

PoorPosted for load

Phelps County, Missouri · S 24 T 36 N R 9 W · Structure no. 19826

Built
1900
125 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
40
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County RD 7460 over Lit Piney CR is a concrete continuous slab carrying County RD 7460 over Lit Piney CR in Phelps County, Missouri. It was built in 1900, so it is 125 years old, older than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 40 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 52 by 2044. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

CarriesCounty RD 7460
CrossesLit Piney CR
LocationS 24 T 36 N R 9 W
RouteCounty Highway 235
Coordinates37.8284, -91.861
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating21.8 US tons
Inventory rating12.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadOther
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width12 ft (3.7 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2024)
Projected traffic52 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.8 mi (27 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$289,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County RD 7460 over Lit Piney CR built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025.

What condition is County RD 7460 over Lit Piney CR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.

How much traffic does County RD 7460 over Lit Piney CR carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is County RD 7460 over Lit Piney CR?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.

Who owns County RD 7460 over Lit Piney CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.