US Bridges

Rt D S over Lost CR

Fair

Wayne County, Missouri · S 31 T 28 N R 7 E · Structure no. 7409

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
163 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,041
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt D S over Lost CR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rt D S over Lost CR in Wayne County, Missouri. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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.

It carries about 2,041 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,959 by 2044. The structure is 163 ft (49.7 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 49.7 mi (80 km).

Location

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CarriesRt D S
CrossesLost CR
LocationS 31 T 28 N R 7 E
RouteState Highway 0D
CountyWayne County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.05328, -90.32492
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating28.8 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length163 ft (49.7 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.8 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,041 (2024)
Projected traffic2,959 by 2044
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed49.7 mi (80 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.9 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rt D S over Lost CR built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt D S over Lost 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Rt D S over Lost CR carry?

About 2,041 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Rt D S over Lost CR?

The structure is 163 ft (49.7 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Rt D S over Lost CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.