US Bridges

Willow RD over Lit Yellow CR

Fair

Sullivan County, Missouri · S 29 T 61 N R 18 W · Structure no. 22335

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
155 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
35
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Willow RD over Lit Yellow CR is a prestressed concrete continuous tee beam carrying Willow RD over Lit Yellow CR in Sullivan County, Missouri. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 years old, younger 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 6 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 35 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 39 by 2044. The structure is 155 ft (47.2 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesWillow RD
CrossesLit Yellow CR
LocationS 29 T 61 N R 18 W
RouteCounty Highway 351
Coordinates40.05136, -92.94833
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating67.5 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 15
Structure length155 ft (47.2 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35 (2024)
Projected traffic39 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Willow RD over Lit Yellow CR built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Willow 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 Willow RD over Lit Yellow CR carry?

About 35 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Willow RD over Lit Yellow CR?

The structure is 155 ft (47.2 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Willow RD over Lit Yellow CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.