Rt M E over Lit North Fk
FairJasper County, Missouri · S 35 T 30 N R 33 W · Structure no. 8071
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old, rebuilt 2014
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 264 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 567
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Rt M E over Lit North Fk is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rt M E over Lit North Fk in Jasper County, Missouri. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 2014, so it is 65 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 567 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 851 by 2044. The structure is 264 ft (80.5 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Rt M E over Lit North Fk built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.
What condition is Rt M E over Lit North Fk 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 July 2023.
How much traffic does Rt M E over Lit North Fk carry?
About 567 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is Rt M E over Lit North Fk?
The structure is 264 ft (80.5 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns Rt M E over Lit North Fk?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.