US Bridges

Mo 156 E over Lit Fabius Rvr

Good

Knox County, Missouri · S 24 T 60 N R 11 W · Structure no. 2480

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
210 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
203
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 156 E over Lit Fabius Rvr is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mo 156 E over Lit Fabius Rvr in Knox 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 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 203 vehicles a day, roughly 35% of them trucks, projected to reach 294 by 2044. The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 km).

CarriesMo 156 E
CrossesLit Fabius Rvr
LocationS 24 T 60 N R 11 W
RouteState Highway 156
Coordinates39.98726, -92.06852
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length210 ft (64 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic203 (2024)
Projected traffic294 by 2044
Trucks35%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.2 mi (39 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 156 E over Lit Fabius Rvr built?

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

What condition is Mo 156 E over Lit Fabius Rvr 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Mo 156 E over Lit Fabius Rvr carry?

About 203 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 35% are trucks.

How long is Mo 156 E over Lit Fabius Rvr?

The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 156 E over Lit Fabius Rvr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.