US Bridges

Mo 51 S over Lit Whitewater CR

Good

Bollinger County, Missouri · S 35 T 33 N R 9 E · Structure no. 35036

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
311 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,309
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 51 S over Lit Whitewater CR is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Mo 51 S over Lit Whitewater CR in Bollinger County, Missouri. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 years old, younger 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 1,309 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,029 by 2044. The structure is 311 ft (94.9 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

CarriesMo 51 S
CrossesLit Whitewater CR
LocationS 35 T 33 N R 9 E
RouteState Highway 51
Coordinates37.50001, -90.01334
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79.4 US tons
Inventory rating47.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length311 ft (94.9 m)
Longest span130 ft (39.6 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,309 (2024)
Projected traffic2,029 by 2044
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 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 51 S over Lit Whitewater CR built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mo 51 S over Lit Whitewater CR 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Mo 51 S over Lit Whitewater CR carry?

About 1,309 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is Mo 51 S over Lit Whitewater CR?

The structure is 311 ft (94.9 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.6 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 51 S over Lit Whitewater CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.