US Bridges

Cardwell Chapel RD over Lit Finley CR

Fair

Webster County, Missouri · S 23 T 28 N R 18 W · Structure no. 31313

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
50 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cardwell Chapel RD over Lit Finley CR is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Cardwell Chapel RD over Lit Finley CR in Webster County, Missouri. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 50 ft (15.3 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCardwell Chapel RD
CrossesLit Finley CR
LocationS 23 T 28 N R 18 W
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWebster County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.1063, -92.87635
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating76.4 US tons
Inventory rating45.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length50 ft (15.3 m)
Longest span16 ft (5 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 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 closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cardwell Chapel RD over Lit Finley CR built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cardwell Chapel RD over Lit Finley 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 Cardwell Chapel RD over Lit Finley CR carry?

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

How long is Cardwell Chapel RD over Lit Finley CR?

The structure is 50 ft (15.3 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (5 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Cardwell Chapel RD over Lit Finley CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.