US Bridges

Rt F E over Lit Drywood CR

FairPosted for load

Vernon County, Missouri · S 1 T 34 N R 32 W · Structure no. 8201

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 2009
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
240 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
319
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt F E over Lit Drywood CR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rt F E over Lit Drywood CR in Vernon County, Missouri. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 2009, so it is 63 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 319 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 447 by 2044. The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

CarriesRt F E
CrossesLit Drywood CR
LocationS 1 T 34 N R 32 W
RouteState Highway 0F
Coordinates37.75785, -94.39845
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating25.8 US tons
Inventory rating15.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length240 ft (73.2 m)
Longest span93 ft (28.3 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic319 (2024)
Projected traffic447 by 2044
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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 F E over Lit Drywood CR built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.

What condition is Rt F E over Lit Drywood 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 June 2023.

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

About 319 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Rt F E over Lit Drywood CR?

The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long with a longest span of 93 ft (28.3 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Rt F E over Lit Drywood CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.