US Bridges

Rt B S over Lit Muddy CR

Good

Bollinger County, Missouri · S 11 T 32 N R 10 E · Structure no. 9243

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 2009
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
121 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
494
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt B S over Lit Muddy CR is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Rt B S over Lit Muddy CR in Bollinger County, Missouri. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 2009, 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 494 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 741 by 2044. The structure is 121 ft (36.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 28 mi (45 km).

CarriesRt B S
CrossesLit Muddy CR
LocationS 11 T 32 N R 10 E
RouteState Highway 0B
Coordinates37.47131, -89.90637
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.4 US tons
Inventory rating45.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length121 ft (36.8 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.3 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic494 (2024)
Projected traffic741 by 2044
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed28 mi (45 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 B S over Lit Muddy CR built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.

What condition is Rt B S over Lit Muddy 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 Rt B S over Lit Muddy CR carry?

About 494 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Rt B S over Lit Muddy CR?

The structure is 121 ft (36.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Rt B S over Lit Muddy CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.