US Bridges

Mo 72 E over Lit Muddy CR

Fair

Bollinger County, Missouri · S 3 T 32 N R 10 E · Structure no. 4061

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
44 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,649
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 72 E over Lit Muddy CR is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Mo 72 E over Lit Muddy CR in Bollinger County, Missouri. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 years old, younger 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 2,649 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,636 by 2044. The structure is 44 ft (13.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.1 mi (42 km).

CarriesMo 72 E
CrossesLit Muddy CR
LocationS 3 T 32 N R 10 E
RouteState Highway 72
Coordinates37.49515, -89.92425
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating109.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length44 ft (13.3 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,649 (2024)
Projected traffic4,636 by 2044
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed26.1 mi (42 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 72 E over Lit Muddy CR built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mo 72 E over Lit Muddy CR 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Mo 72 E over Lit Muddy CR carry?

About 2,649 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is Mo 72 E over Lit Muddy CR?

The structure is 44 ft (13.3 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Mo 72 E over Lit Muddy CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.