US Bridges

Rt V S over Lit Osage Rvr

Good

Vernon County, Missouri · S 21 T 37 N R 33 W · Structure no. 7548

Built
1951
74 years old, rebuilt 2012
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
185 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
133
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt V S over Lit Osage Rvr is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rt V S over Lit Osage Rvr in Vernon County, Missouri. It was built in 1951 and reconstructed in 2012, so it is 74 years old, older 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 133 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 186 by 2044. The structure is 185 ft (56.4 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 km).

CarriesRt V S
CrossesLit Osage Rvr
LocationS 21 T 37 N R 33 W
RouteState Highway 0V
Coordinates37.98084, -94.56279
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating34.7 US tons
Inventory rating20.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 10
Structure length185 ft (56.4 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.8 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic133 (2024)
Projected traffic186 by 2044
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.2 mi (39 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Rt V S over Lit Osage Rvr built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.

What condition is Rt V S over Lit Osage Rvr 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 V S over Lit Osage Rvr carry?

About 133 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Rt V S over Lit Osage Rvr?

The structure is 185 ft (56.4 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Rt V S over Lit Osage Rvr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.