US Bridges

County RD E-550 over Lit Sac Rvr

Good

Polk County, Missouri · S 33 T 32 N R 23 W · Structure no. 32016

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
185 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County RD E-550 over Lit Sac Rvr is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County RD E-550 over Lit Sac Rvr in Polk County, Missouri. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 73 by 2044. The structure is 185 ft (56.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesCounty RD E-550
CrossesLit Sac Rvr
LocationS 33 T 32 N R 23 W
RouteCounty Highway 470
Coordinates37.45912, -93.46968
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating81.4 US tons
Inventory rating48.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length185 ft (56.4 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2024)
Projected traffic73 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 E-550 over Lit Sac Rvr built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is County RD E-550 over Lit Sac Rvr 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does County RD E-550 over Lit Sac Rvr carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is County RD E-550 over Lit Sac Rvr?

The structure is 185 ft (56.4 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns County RD E-550 over Lit Sac Rvr?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.