US Bridges

Rt M S over Lit N Fork

Fair

Barton County, Missouri · S 21 T 31 N R 33 W · Structure no. 8395

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
269
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt M S over Lit N Fork is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Rt M S over Lit N Fork in Barton County, Missouri. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 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 269 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 390 by 2044. The structure is 23 ft (7.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.1 mi (34 km).

CarriesRt M S
CrossesLit N Fork
LocationS 21 T 31 N R 33 W
RouteState Highway 0M
Coordinates37.4277, -94.555
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74.4 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length23 ft (7.1 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic269 (2024)
Projected traffic390 by 2044
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.1 mi (34 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rt M S over Lit N Fork built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt M S over 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 Rt M S over Lit N Fork carry?

About 269 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Rt M S over Lit N Fork?

The structure is 23 ft (7.1 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Rt M S over Lit N Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.