Willow Rd over Lit Yellow CR
Sullivan County, Missouri · rated Fair in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- Willow Rd over Lit Yellow CR in Sullivan County, Missouri, is rated in fair condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the substructure, rated 6 (satisfactory condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 35 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2024).
- Its listed owner is the county highway agency.
- It is one of 81 of the 221 inventoried bridges in Sullivan County rated fair (36.7%); 16 (7.2%) are rated poor.
- Its traffic status in the 2025 inventory is open, no restriction (NBI item 41).
- Its condition class and component ratings are unchanged from the 2024 inventory.
- Its most recent inspection on record is dated December 2023, on a 24-month routine inspection cycle.
- A fair rating means the lowest-rated major component scores 5 or 6 on FHWA's 0-9 scale: some deterioration or minor section loss, but the structure is sound. It is the middle class, not a warning.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2024) | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
| Superstructure | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
| Substructure | 6 | 6 | Satisfactory condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Continuous prestressed concrete tee beam |
| Length | about 154 ft |
| Location | S 29 T 61 N R 18 W |
| NBI structure number | 22335 |
| Condition class | Fair |
| Traffic status (item 41) | Open, no restriction |
| Last inspection (item 90) | December 2023 |
| Inspection interval (item 91) | 24 months |
| Scour (item 113) | 5: foundations stable, scour within the limits of the footing or piles |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the Missouri department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in Sullivan County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mo 6 E over E Locust CR | 1996 | 2,425 | Good |
| Mo 6 E over W Yellow CR | 2008 | 2,153 | Good |
| Mo 6 E over Br West Yellow CR | 2019 | 2,153 | Good |
| Rt E E over Montgomery Br | 1969 | 1,700 | Fair |
| Rt E E over Locust CR | 1969 | 1,700 | Fair |
| Mo 6 E over Mussel Fk CR | 1932 | 1,512 | Fair |
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