US Bridges

Rt N E over Lit Drywood CR

Good

Vernon County, Missouri · S 13 T 34 N R 32 W · Structure no. 35650

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
226 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
457
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt N E over Lit Drywood CR is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Rt N E over Lit Drywood CR in Vernon County, Missouri. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 457 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 640 by 2044. The structure is 226 ft (68.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

CarriesRt N E
CrossesLit Drywood CR
LocationS 13 T 34 N R 32 W
RouteState Highway 0N
Coordinates37.70005, -94.39516
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating96.2 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length226 ft (68.9 m)
Longest span82 ft (25.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic457 (2024)
Projected traffic640 by 2044
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed31.1 mi (50 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Rt N E over Lit Drywood CR built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt N E 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Rt N E over Lit Drywood CR carry?

About 457 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Rt N E over Lit Drywood CR?

The structure is 226 ft (68.9 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Rt N E over Lit Drywood CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.