US Bridges

Little Bowen RD over Lit Bowen CR

Fair

Webster County, Missouri · S 3 T 31 N R 17 W · Structure no. 16145

Built
1900
125 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
40 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Little Bowen RD over Lit Bowen CR is a concrete continuous slab carrying Little Bowen RD over Lit Bowen CR in Webster County, Missouri. It was built in 1900, so it is 125 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 30 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 50 by 2043. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesLittle Bowen RD
CrossesLit Bowen CR
LocationS 3 T 31 N R 17 W
RouteCounty Highway 112
CountyWebster County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.43764, -92.78953
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 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 adequacy6: Equal to 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 loadOther
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.3 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2023)
Projected traffic50 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Little Bowen RD over Lit Bowen CR built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025.

What condition is Little Bowen RD over Lit Bowen 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 2023.

How much traffic does Little Bowen RD over Lit Bowen CR carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Little Bowen RD over Lit Bowen CR?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns Little Bowen RD over Lit Bowen CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.