US Bridges

W 120 Ave over Lit Muddy CR

Good

Harrison County, Missouri · S 18 T 62 N R 39 W · Structure no. 31850

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
25
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

W 120 Ave over Lit Muddy CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying W 120 Ave over Lit Muddy CR in Harrison County, Missouri. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 25 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 29 by 2044. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

CarriesW 120 Ave
CrossesLit Muddy CR
LocationS 18 T 62 N R 39 W
RouteCounty Highway 142
Coordinates40.42764, -94.20098
Functional classRural Local

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.
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 inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating29.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.7 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2024)
Projected traffic29 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was W 120 Ave over Lit Muddy CR built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is W 120 Ave over Lit Muddy CR 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does W 120 Ave over Lit Muddy CR carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is W 120 Ave over Lit Muddy CR?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.7 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns W 120 Ave over Lit Muddy CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.