US Bridges

Rt F E over Lit Fabius Rvr

PoorPosted for load

Knox County, Missouri · S 16 T 61 N R 12 W · Structure no. 7660

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
83 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
74
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt F E over Lit Fabius Rvr is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rt F E over Lit Fabius Rvr in Knox County, Missouri. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 years old, older than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 74 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 107 by 2044. The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.1 mi (34 km).

CarriesRt F E
CrossesLit Fabius Rvr
LocationS 16 T 61 N R 12 W
RouteState Highway 0F
Coordinates40.0814, -92.23752
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating20.8 US tons
Inventory rating10.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 10
Structure length83 ft (25.3 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.8 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic74 (2024)
Projected traffic107 by 2044
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.1 mi (34 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$873,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rt F E over Lit Fabius Rvr built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt F E over Lit Fabius Rvr in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in January 2025.

How much traffic does Rt F E over Lit Fabius Rvr carry?

About 74 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Rt F E over Lit Fabius Rvr?

The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Rt F E over Lit Fabius Rvr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.