US Bridges

Mo 6 E over Lit Medicine CR Ov

Good

Grundy County, Missouri · S 33 T 62 N R 22 W · Structure no. 11967

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
139 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,423
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 6 E over Lit Medicine CR Ov is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mo 6 E over Lit Medicine CR Ov in Grundy County, Missouri. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 1,423 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,490 by 2044. The structure is 139 ft (42.4 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 28 mi (45 km).

CarriesMo 6 E
CrossesLit Medicine CR Ov
LocationS 33 T 62 N R 22 W
RouteState Highway 6
Coordinates40.13114, -93.3813
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69.4 US tons
Inventory rating41.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length139 ft (42.4 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.2 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,423 (2024)
Projected traffic2,490 by 2044
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed28 mi (45 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 6 E over Lit Medicine CR Ov built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mo 6 E over Lit Medicine CR Ov 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Mo 6 E over Lit Medicine CR Ov carry?

About 1,423 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is Mo 6 E over Lit Medicine CR Ov?

The structure is 139 ft (42.4 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.2 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 6 E over Lit Medicine CR Ov?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.