US Bridges

Rt B E over N Prong Lit Black

Good

Carter County, Missouri · S 11 T 25 N R 2 E · Structure no. 12099

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
549
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt B E over N Prong Lit Black is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Rt B E over N Prong Lit Black in Carter County, Missouri. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 549 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 769 by 2044. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesRt B E
CrossesN Prong Lit Black
LocationS 11 T 25 N R 2 E
RouteState Highway 0B
Coordinates36.84126, -90.81323
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
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
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating99.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic549 (2024)
Projected traffic769 by 2044
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 E over N Prong Lit Black built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt B E over N Prong Lit Black 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 E over N Prong Lit Black carry?

About 549 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Rt B E over N Prong Lit Black?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Rt B E over N Prong Lit Black?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.