County Rd #503 over Br Lit St Francis
Madison County, Missouri · rated Poor in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- County Rd #503 over Br Lit St Francis in Madison County, Missouri, is rated in poor condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the deck, rated 3 (serious condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 1933 and reconstructed in 1980, making it 92 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 30 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2024).
- Its listed owner is the county highway agency.
- It is one of 22 of the 117 inventoried bridges in Madison County rated poor (18.8%); 22 (18.8%) are rated poor.
- Its traffic status in the 2025 inventory is posted for load (NBI item 41).
- Its condition class and component ratings are unchanged from the 2024 inventory.
- Its most recent inspection on record is dated December 2024, on a 12-month routine inspection cycle.
- A poor rating means at least one major component - deck, superstructure, or substructure - is rated 4 or lower on FHWA's 0-9 scale. It does not by itself mean the bridge is unsafe; bridges judged unsafe are closed or load-restricted by their owners.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2024) | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deck | 3 | 3 | Serious condition |
| Superstructure | 3 | 3 | Serious condition |
| Substructure | 4 | 4 | Poor condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Concrete slab |
| Length | about 25 ft |
| Location | S 23 T 33 N R 6 E |
| NBI structure number | 13837 |
| Condition class | Poor |
| Traffic status (item 41) | Posted for load |
| Last inspection (item 90) | December 2024 |
| Inspection interval (item 91) | 12 months |
| Scour (item 113) | 7: scour countermeasures installed |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the Missouri department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in Madison County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| US 67 S over Musco CR | 1963 | 10,919 | Fair |
| US 67 S over Lehmeyer CR | 1963 | 10,919 | Fair |
| Mo 72 E over Lit St Francois Rv | 2009 | 10,678 | Good |
| Mo 72 E over Village CR | 2009 | 10,678 | Good |
| US 67 S over Mill CR Br | 1999 | 8,844 | Good |
| Mine La Motte Ave over Saline CR | 1931 | 7,222 | Poor |
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