US Bridges

County RD 316 over Lit Rvr Drain Dtc

Good

Stoddard County, Missouri · S 15 T 28 N R 11 E · Structure no. 28542

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

About this bridge

County RD 316 over Lit Rvr Drain Dtc is a steel culvert carrying County RD 316 over Lit Rvr Drain Dtc 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 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 65 by 2043. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCounty RD 316
CrossesLit Rvr Drain Dtc
LocationS 15 T 28 N R 11 E
RouteCounty Highway 15
Coordinates37.08257, -89.82622
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2023)
Projected traffic65 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 316 over Lit Rvr Drain Dtc built?

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

What condition is County RD 316 over Lit Rvr Drain Dtc 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 316 over Lit Rvr Drain Dtc carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is County RD 316 over Lit Rvr Drain Dtc?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns County RD 316 over Lit Rvr Drain Dtc?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.