County RD S-244 over Lit Wilson CR
PoorPosted for loadPolk County, Missouri · S 25 T 32 N R 21 W · Structure no. 23570
- Built
- 1900
- 125 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 75 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 30
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
County RD S-244 over Lit Wilson CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County RD S-244 over Lit Wilson CR in Polk 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 30 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 44 by 2044. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 13 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
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Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was County RD S-244 over Lit Wilson CR built?
It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025.
What condition is County RD S-244 over Lit Wilson 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does County RD S-244 over Lit Wilson CR carry?
About 30 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is County RD S-244 over Lit Wilson CR?
The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 13 ft wide.
Who owns County RD S-244 over Lit Wilson CR?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.