US Bridges

Rt M S over Lit Wyaconda Rvr

FairPosted for load

Clark County, Missouri · S 34 T 64 N R 8 W · Structure no. 8383

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
149 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
165
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt M S over Lit Wyaconda Rvr is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rt M S over Lit Wyaconda Rvr in Clark County, Missouri. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 years old, older 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 165 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 239 by 2044. The structure is 149 ft (45.4 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 km).

CarriesRt M S
CrossesLit Wyaconda Rvr
LocationS 34 T 64 N R 8 W
RouteState Highway 0M
Coordinates40.30167, -91.77016
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating22.8 US tons
Inventory rating13.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length149 ft (45.4 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.2 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic165 (2024)
Projected traffic239 by 2044
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.2 mi (39 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 M S over Lit Wyaconda Rvr built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt M S over Lit Wyaconda Rvr 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 2023.

How much traffic does Rt M S over Lit Wyaconda Rvr carry?

About 165 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Rt M S over Lit Wyaconda Rvr?

The structure is 149 ft (45.4 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.2 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Rt M S over Lit Wyaconda Rvr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.