US Bridges

County RD over Lotts CR

PoorPosted for load

Worth County, Missouri · S 12 T 66 N R 30 W · Structure no. 20527

Built
1987
38 years old, rebuilt 2008
Condition
Poor
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
89 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County RD over Lotts CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County RD over Lotts CR in Worth County, Missouri. It was built in 1987 and reconstructed in 2008, so it is 38 years old, younger than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 10 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 12 by 2044. The structure is 89 ft (27.2 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesCounty RD
CrossesLotts CR
LocationS 12 T 66 N R 30 W
RouteCounty Highway 264
Coordinates40.54114, -94.23216
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating43.7 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+1 approach)
Design loadOther
Structure length89 ft (27.2 m)
Longest span59 ft (17.9 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2024)
Projected traffic12 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$445,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County RD over Lotts CR built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.

What condition is County RD over Lotts CR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.

How much traffic does County RD over Lotts CR carry?

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

How long is County RD over Lotts CR?

The structure is 89 ft (27.2 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (17.9 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns County RD over Lotts CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.