US Bridges

Finley Falls RD over Lit Finkley CR

Fair

Webster County, Missouri · S 5 T 28 N R 17 W · Structure no. 28184

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
30 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2023 count
Owner
Local
Other Local Agency

About this bridge

Finley Falls RD over Lit Finkley CR is a concrete continuous slab carrying Finley Falls RD over Lit Finkley CR in Webster County, Missouri. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 years old, younger 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 83 by 2043. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesFinley Falls RD
CrossesLit Finkley CR
LocationS 5 T 28 N R 17 W
RouteCounty Highway 391
Coordinates37.14927, -92.8173
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.7 US tons
Inventory rating21.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2023)
Projected traffic83 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerOther Local Agency
Maintained byOther Local 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 Finley Falls RD over Lit Finkley CR built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Finley Falls RD over Lit Finkley 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 Finley Falls RD over Lit Finkley CR carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Finley Falls RD over Lit Finkley CR?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Finley Falls RD over Lit Finkley CR?

It is owned by the Other Local Agency.