US Bridges

Rt W S over Lit Ramsey CR

PoorPosted for load

Pike County, Missouri · S 16 T 52 N R 1 E · Structure no. 7639

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected December 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
108 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
215
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt W S over Lit Ramsey CR is a concrete tee beam carrying Rt W S over Lit Ramsey CR in Pike County, Missouri. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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 4 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 215 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 312 by 2044. The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

CarriesRt W S
CrossesLit Ramsey CR
LocationS 16 T 52 N R 1 E
RouteState Highway 0W
Coordinates39.27092, -90.90336
Functional classRural Major Collector

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
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating20.8 US tons
Inventory rating12.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 10
Structure length108 ft (32.9 m)
Longest span43 ft (13 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic215 (2024)
Projected traffic312 by 2044
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rt W S over Lit Ramsey CR built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt W S over Lit Ramsey 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Rt W S over Lit Ramsey CR carry?

About 215 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Rt W S over Lit Ramsey CR?

The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Rt W S over Lit Ramsey CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.