US Bridges

E Fourth ST over Br of Lit Piney

FairPosted for load

Phelps County, Missouri · S 22 T 37 N R 9 W · Structure no. 33022

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
40 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
15
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

E Fourth ST over Br of Lit Piney is a concrete continuous slab carrying E Fourth ST over Br of Lit Piney in Phelps County, Missouri. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 15 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 20 by 2044. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesE Fourth ST
CrossesBr of Lit Piney
LocationS 22 T 37 N R 9 W
RouteCity Street 302
CountyPhelps County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.9158, -91.90117
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating7.9 US tons
Inventory rating4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.8 m)
Deck width12 ft (3.8 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15 (2024)
Projected traffic20 by 2044
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$344,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was E Fourth ST over Br of Lit Piney built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is E Fourth ST over Br of Lit Piney 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 E Fourth ST over Br of Lit Piney carry?

About 15 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is E Fourth ST over Br of Lit Piney?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.8 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.

Who owns E Fourth ST over Br of Lit Piney?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.