US Bridges

County RD 784 over Lit Rvr Drain Dtch

Good

Stoddard County, Missouri · S 9 T 23 N R 12 E · Structure no. 20600

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

County RD 784 over Lit Rvr Drain Dtch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying County RD 784 over Lit Rvr Drain Dtch in Stoddard County, Missouri. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 8 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 50% of them trucks, projected to reach 65 by 2043. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesCounty RD 784
CrossesLit Rvr Drain Dtch
LocationS 9 T 23 N R 12 E
RouteCounty Highway 266
Coordinates36.64199, -89.75532
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.6 US tons
Inventory rating29.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2023)
Projected traffic65 by 2043
Trucks50%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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 County RD 784 over Lit Rvr Drain Dtch built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is County RD 784 over Lit Rvr Drain Dtch 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 County RD 784 over Lit Rvr Drain Dtch carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 50% are trucks.

How long is County RD 784 over Lit Rvr Drain Dtch?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns County RD 784 over Lit Rvr Drain Dtch?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.