US Bridges

Mo 139 S over Lit Hurricane CR

Fair

Carroll County, Missouri · S 11 T 54 N R 22 W · Structure no. 29420

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
46 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
178
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 139 S over Lit Hurricane CR is a concrete culvert carrying Mo 139 S over Lit Hurricane CR in Carroll County, Missouri. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 178 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 223 by 2044. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.1 mi (42 km).

CarriesMo 139 S
CrossesLit Hurricane CR
LocationS 11 T 54 N R 22 W
RouteState Highway 139
Coordinates39.50511, -93.32854
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 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 rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic178 (2024)
Projected traffic223 by 2044
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed26.1 mi (42 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 139 S over Lit Hurricane CR built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mo 139 S over Lit Hurricane 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Mo 139 S over Lit Hurricane CR carry?

About 178 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is Mo 139 S over Lit Hurricane CR?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.5 m).

Who owns Mo 139 S over Lit Hurricane CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.