US Bridges

227th ST over Lit Locust CR

Good

Putnam County, Missouri · S 29 T 65 N R 21 W · Structure no. 24105

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
70 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
30
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

227th ST over Lit Locust CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 227th ST over Lit Locust CR in Putnam County, Missouri. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 30 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 33 by 2044. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Carries227th ST
CrossesLit Locust CR
LocationS 29 T 65 N R 21 W
RouteCounty Highway 458
Coordinates40.4024, -93.27658
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating74.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.6 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2024)
Projected traffic33 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 227th ST over Lit Locust CR built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is 227th ST over Lit Locust 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does 227th ST over Lit Locust CR carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is 227th ST over Lit Locust CR?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns 227th ST over Lit Locust CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.