US Bridges

Mo 46 E over Lit Tarkio Drain D

Fair

Atchison County, Missouri · S 24 T 64 N R 39 W · Structure no. 33617

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
135 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
266
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 46 E over Lit Tarkio Drain D is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Mo 46 E over Lit Tarkio Drain D in Atchison County, Missouri. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 266 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 346 by 2044. The structure is 135 ft (41.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 32.9 mi (53 km).

CarriesMo 46 E
CrossesLit Tarkio Drain D
LocationS 24 T 64 N R 39 W
RouteState Highway 46
Coordinates40.33537, -95.25176
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.5 US tons
Inventory rating34.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length135 ft (41.2 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic266 (2024)
Projected traffic346 by 2044
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed32.9 mi (53 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Mo 46 E over Lit Tarkio Drain D built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mo 46 E over Lit Tarkio Drain D 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Mo 46 E over Lit Tarkio Drain D carry?

About 266 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Mo 46 E over Lit Tarkio Drain D?

The structure is 135 ft (41.2 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 46 E over Lit Tarkio Drain D?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.