Lower Carver 121 over Lit Carver CR
GoodIron County, Missouri · S 34 T 32 N R 3 E · Structure no. 16462
- Built
- 1972
- 53 years old, rebuilt 1994
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 73 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 75
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Lower Carver 121 over Lit Carver CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lower Carver 121 over Lit Carver CR in Iron County, Missouri. It was built in 1972 and reconstructed in 1994, 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 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 75 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 90 by 2043. The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Lower Carver 121 over Lit Carver CR built?
It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.
What condition is Lower Carver 121 over Lit Carver 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 February 2025.
How much traffic does Lower Carver 121 over Lit Carver CR carry?
About 75 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Lower Carver 121 over Lit Carver CR?
The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Lower Carver 121 over Lit Carver CR?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.