US Bridges

Rt C S over Lit Barren CR

Fair

Ripley County, Missouri · S 8 T 24 N R 1 E · Structure no. 3470

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
148 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
122
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt C S over Lit Barren CR is a prestressed concrete continuous tee beam carrying Rt C S over Lit Barren CR in Ripley County, Missouri. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 years old, younger than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 122 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 171 by 2044. The structure is 148 ft (45.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 65.2 mi (105 km).

CarriesRt C S
CrossesLit Barren CR
LocationS 8 T 24 N R 1 E
RouteState Highway 0C
Coordinates36.75423, -90.97913
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating24.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length148 ft (45.1 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic122 (2024)
Projected traffic171 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed65.2 mi (105 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 C S over Lit Barren CR built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt C S over Lit Barren CR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.

How much traffic does Rt C S over Lit Barren CR carry?

About 122 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Rt C S over Lit Barren CR?

The structure is 148 ft (45.1 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Rt C S over Lit Barren CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.