US Bridges

Mo 126 E over E Fk Lit N Fork

Good

Barton County, Missouri · S 30 T 31 N R 32 W · Structure no. 8528

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
115 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,208
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 126 E over E Fk Lit N Fork is a concrete slab carrying Mo 126 E over E Fk Lit N Fork in Barton County, Missouri. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 1993, so it is 62 years old, older than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,208 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,752 by 2044. The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.1 mi (34 km).

CarriesMo 126 E
CrossesE Fk Lit N Fork
LocationS 30 T 31 N R 32 W
RouteState Highway 126
Coordinates37.40379, -94.49352
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73.4 US tons
Inventory rating43.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length115 ft (35.1 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.3 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,208 (2024)
Projected traffic1,752 by 2044
Trucks15%
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 Mo 126 E over E Fk Lit N Fork built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.

What condition is Mo 126 E over E Fk Lit N Fork in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.

How much traffic does Mo 126 E over E Fk Lit N Fork carry?

About 1,208 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Mo 126 E over E Fk Lit N Fork?

The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.3 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 126 E over E Fk Lit N Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.