US Bridges

County Road 707 over Br to Lit Fox Rvr

Poor

Scotland County, Missouri · S 9 T 66 N R 10 W · Structure no. 17853

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
15
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 707 over Br to Lit Fox Rvr is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 707 over Br to Lit Fox Rvr in Scotland County, Missouri. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger 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 4 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.

It carries about 15 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 19 by 2044. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 707
CrossesBr to Lit Fox Rvr
LocationS 9 T 66 N R 10 W
RouteCounty Highway 165
CountyScotland County
StateMissouri
Coordinates40.54783, -91.99994
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81.4 US tons
Inventory rating56.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15 (2024)
Projected traffic19 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$211,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 707 over Br to Lit Fox Rvr built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 707 over Br to Lit Fox Rvr 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does County Road 707 over Br to Lit Fox Rvr carry?

About 15 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is County Road 707 over Br to Lit Fox Rvr?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 707 over Br to Lit Fox Rvr?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.