Pond RD over Lit Yellow CR
PoorClosed to trafficSullivan County, Missouri · S 7 T 62 N R 18 W · Structure no. 21527
- Built
- 1930
- 95 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 35 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 5
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Pond RD over Lit Yellow CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pond RD over Lit Yellow CR in Sullivan County, Missouri. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 years old, older 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 3 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. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 5 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 6 by 2044. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 13 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Pond RD over Lit Yellow CR built?
It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.
What condition is Pond RD over Lit Yellow CR 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does Pond RD over Lit Yellow CR carry?
About 5 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Pond RD over Lit Yellow CR?
The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 13 ft wide.
Who owns Pond RD over Lit Yellow CR?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.