US Bridges

Rt D S over Chitton Br

Good

Reynolds County, Missouri · S 18 T 28 N R 1 E · Structure no. 7706

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
293
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt D S over Chitton Br is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Rt D S over Chitton Br in Reynolds County, Missouri. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 years old, older 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 293 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 410 by 2044. The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).

CarriesRt D S
CrossesChitton Br
LocationS 18 T 28 N R 1 E
RouteState Highway 0D
Coordinates37.10598, -90.99487
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.6 US tons
Inventory rating27.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 10
Structure length22 ft (6.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic293 (2024)
Projected traffic410 by 2044
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.8 mi (48 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rt D S over Chitton Br built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt D S over Chitton Br 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Rt D S over Chitton Br carry?

About 293 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Rt D S over Chitton Br?

The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Rt D S over Chitton Br?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.