US Bridges

Clear Creek RD over Lit Indian CR

Fair

Washington County, Missouri · S 4 T 39 N R 2 E · Structure no. 12707

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Clear Creek RD over Lit Indian CR is a concrete continuous slab carrying Clear Creek RD over Lit Indian CR in Washington County, Missouri. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 5 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 240 by 2044. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesClear Creek RD
CrossesLit Indian CR
LocationS 4 T 39 N R 2 E
RouteCounty Highway 18
Coordinates38.1436, -90.82889
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating54.6 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 10
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2024)
Projected traffic240 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Clear Creek RD over Lit Indian CR built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is Clear Creek RD over Lit Indian 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Clear Creek RD over Lit Indian CR carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Clear Creek RD over Lit Indian CR?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Clear Creek RD over Lit Indian CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.