US Bridges

Mo 118 E over Lit Tarkio CR

Fair

Holt County, Missouri · S 8 T 61 N R 39 W · Structure no. 2352

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
221 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
325
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 118 E over Lit Tarkio CR is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mo 118 E over Lit Tarkio CR in Holt County, Missouri. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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.

It carries about 325 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 423 by 2044. The structure is 221 ft (67.4 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

CarriesMo 118 E
CrossesLit Tarkio CR
LocationS 8 T 61 N R 39 W
RouteState Highway 118
Coordinates40.11101, -95.31533
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length221 ft (67.4 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic325 (2024)
Projected traffic423 by 2044
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 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 118 E over Lit Tarkio CR built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mo 118 E over Lit Tarkio 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 2023.

How much traffic does Mo 118 E over Lit Tarkio CR carry?

About 325 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is Mo 118 E over Lit Tarkio CR?

The structure is 221 ft (67.4 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 118 E over Lit Tarkio CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.