US Bridges

Stokes RD over Lit Drywood CR

Good

Vernon County, Missouri · S 31 T 35 N R 31 W · Structure no. 35320

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete
Length
103 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Stokes RD over Lit Drywood CR is a concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Stokes RD over Lit Drywood CR in Vernon County, Missouri. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 2044. The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesStokes RD
CrossesLit Drywood CR
LocationS 31 T 35 N R 31 W
RouteCounty Highway 530
Coordinates37.77639, -94.39361
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating79.4 US tons
Inventory rating38.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length103 ft (31.4 m)
Longest span99 ft (30.3 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2024)
Projected traffic65 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Stokes RD over Lit Drywood CR built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is Stokes RD over Lit Drywood CR 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Stokes RD over Lit Drywood CR carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Stokes RD over Lit Drywood CR?

The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long with a longest span of 99 ft (30.3 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Stokes RD over Lit Drywood CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.