US Bridges

Mo 94 E over Lit Tavern CR

Fair

Callaway County, Missouri · S 25 T 46 N R 7 W · Structure no. 3483

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
121 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
630
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 94 E over Lit Tavern CR is a prestressed concrete continuous tee beam carrying Mo 94 E over Lit Tavern CR in Callaway County, Missouri. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 630 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,040 by 2044. The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.7 mi (51 km).

CarriesMo 94 E
CrossesLit Tavern CR
LocationS 25 T 46 N R 7 W
RouteState Highway 94
Coordinates38.71765, -91.65982
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.5 US tons
Inventory rating22.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length121 ft (36.9 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.4 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic630 (2024)
Projected traffic1,040 by 2044
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed31.7 mi (51 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 94 E over Lit Tavern CR built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mo 94 E over Lit Tavern 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Mo 94 E over Lit Tavern CR carry?

About 630 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Mo 94 E over Lit Tavern CR?

The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.4 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 94 E over Lit Tavern CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.