US Bridges

Timber Trail over Br Lotts CR

Good

Worth County, Missouri · S 23 T 66 N R 30 W · Structure no. 20366

Built
1972
53 years old, rebuilt 1988
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
51 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
25
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Timber Trail over Br Lotts CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Timber Trail over Br Lotts CR in Worth County, Missouri. It was built in 1972 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 53 years old, older than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 25 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 29 by 2044. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesTimber Trail
CrossesBr Lotts CR
LocationS 23 T 66 N R 30 W
RouteCounty Highway 257
Coordinates40.50369, -94.25548
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69.4 US tons
Inventory rating50.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.6 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2024)
Projected traffic29 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Timber Trail over Br Lotts CR built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.

What condition is Timber Trail over Br Lotts CR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.

How much traffic does Timber Trail over Br Lotts CR carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Timber Trail over Br Lotts CR?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Timber Trail over Br Lotts CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.