US Bridges

Table RD over Lit Yellow CR

Fair

Sullivan County, Missouri · S 7 T 61 N R 18 W · Structure no. 22115

Built
1925
100 years old, rebuilt 1987
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
70 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
15
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Table RD over Lit Yellow CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Table RD over Lit Yellow CR in Sullivan County, Missouri. It was built in 1925 and reconstructed in 1987, so it is 100 years old, older 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 5 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 15 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 17 by 2044. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesTable RD
CrossesLit Yellow CR
LocationS 7 T 61 N R 18 W
RouteCounty Highway 341
Coordinates40.09433, -92.96914
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating37.7 US tons
Inventory rating23.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width16 ft (5 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15 (2024)
Projected traffic17 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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$358,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Table RD over Lit Yellow CR built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.

What condition is Table RD over Lit Yellow 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Table RD over Lit Yellow CR carry?

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

How long is Table RD over Lit Yellow CR?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Table RD over Lit Yellow CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.