US Bridges

Red Springs RD over Lit Beaver CR

Fair

Texas County, Missouri · S 26 T 29 N R 12 W · Structure no. 19670

Built
1921
104 years old, rebuilt 2005
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
60 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Red Springs RD over Lit Beaver CR is a concrete continuous slab carrying Red Springs RD over Lit Beaver CR in Texas County, Missouri. It was built in 1921 and reconstructed in 2005, so it is 104 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 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 120 by 2044. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesRed Springs RD
CrossesLit Beaver CR
LocationS 26 T 29 N R 12 W
RouteCounty Highway 229
Coordinates37.1689, -92.22167
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.6 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadOther
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.2 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2024)
Projected traffic120 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Red Springs RD over Lit Beaver CR built?

It was built in 1921, making it 104 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2005.

What condition is Red Springs RD over Lit Beaver 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Red Springs RD over Lit Beaver CR carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Red Springs RD over Lit Beaver CR?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Red Springs RD over Lit Beaver CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency and maintained by the Town or Township Highway Agency.