US Bridges

Mo 126 E over Br Lit N Fork

Fair

Barton County, Missouri · S 30 T 31 N R 32 W · Structure no. 9954

Built
1939
86 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
38 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,208
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 126 E over Br Lit N Fork is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Mo 126 E over Br Lit N Fork in Barton County, Missouri. It was built in 1939, so it is 86 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 1,208 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,752 by 2044. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.1 mi (34 km).

Location

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CarriesMo 126 E
CrossesBr Lit N Fork
LocationS 30 T 31 N R 32 W
RouteState Highway 126
CountyBarton County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.40365, -94.48824
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 protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating26.8 US tons
Inventory rating15.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadOther
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 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 Br Lit N Fork built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mo 126 E over Br 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 126 E over Br 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 Br Lit N Fork?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 126 E over Br Lit N Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.