US Bridges

County RD 243 over Lit Calumet CR

Fair

Pike County, Missouri · S 10 T 53 N R 1 W · Structure no. 16382

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County RD 243 over Lit Calumet CR is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying County RD 243 over Lit Calumet CR in Pike County, Missouri. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 63 by 2043. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty RD 243
CrossesLit Calumet CR
LocationS 10 T 53 N R 1 W
RouteCounty Highway 118
CountyPike County
StateMissouri
Coordinates39.37214, -90.99792
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.6 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 10
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2023)
Projected traffic63 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 243 over Lit Calumet CR built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is County RD 243 over Lit Calumet 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does County RD 243 over Lit Calumet CR carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is County RD 243 over Lit Calumet CR?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns County RD 243 over Lit Calumet CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.