US Bridges

Rt Am E over Lit Indian CR

Fair

Howell County, Missouri · S 18 T 27 N R 10 W · Structure no. 7413

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
42 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
270
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt Am E over Lit Indian CR is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Rt Am E over Lit Indian CR in Howell County, Missouri. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 6 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 270 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 405 by 2044. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.7 mi (43 km).

CarriesRt Am E
CrossesLit Indian CR
LocationS 18 T 27 N R 10 W
RouteState Highway 0AM
Coordinates37.02605, -92.0839
Functional classRural Minor 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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating26.8 US tons
Inventory rating15.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width23 ft (7.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic270 (2024)
Projected traffic405 by 2044
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed26.7 mi (43 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 Am E over Lit Indian CR built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt Am E over Lit Indian 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Rt Am E over Lit Indian CR carry?

About 270 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is Rt Am E over Lit Indian CR?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Rt Am E over Lit Indian CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.