Mo 43 S over S Fk of Lit N Fork
FairBarton County, Missouri · S 29 T 31 N R 32 W · Structure no. 2522
- Built
- 1972
- 53 years old, rebuilt 1990
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 88 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,541
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Mo 43 S over S Fk of Lit N Fork is a concrete continuous slab carrying Mo 43 S over S Fk of Lit N Fork in Barton County, Missouri. It was built in 1972 and reconstructed in 1990, 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 1,541 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,234 by 2044. The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Mo 43 S over S Fk of Lit N Fork built?
It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.
What condition is Mo 43 S over S Fk of Lit N Fork 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does Mo 43 S over S Fk of Lit N Fork carry?
About 1,541 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Mo 43 S over S Fk of Lit N Fork?
The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.
Who owns Mo 43 S over S Fk of Lit N Fork?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.