US Bridges

County RD 7050 over Lit Beaver CR

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Phelps County, Missouri · S 17 T 37 N R 8 W · Structure no. 35143

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
70 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
70
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County RD 7050 over Lit Beaver CR is a concrete channel beam carrying County RD 7050 over Lit Beaver CR in Phelps County, Missouri. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 70 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 91 by 2044. The structure is 70 ft (21.4 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty RD 7050
CrossesLit Beaver CR
LocationS 17 T 37 N R 8 W
RouteCounty Highway 253
CountyPhelps County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.92972, -91.83889
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length70 ft (21.4 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic70 (2024)
Projected traffic91 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County RD 7050 over Lit Beaver CR built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is County RD 7050 over Lit Beaver CR 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 7050 over Lit Beaver CR carry?

About 70 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is County RD 7050 over Lit Beaver CR?

The structure is 70 ft (21.4 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns County RD 7050 over Lit Beaver CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.