US Bridges

Rt H S over Mid Fabius Rvr

PoorPosted for load

Lewis County, Missouri · S 31 T 62 N R 8 W · Structure no. 8148

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
323 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
107
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt H S over Mid Fabius Rvr is a steel truss - thru carrying Rt H S over Mid Fabius Rvr in Lewis 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 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 107 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 155 by 2044. The structure is 323 ft (98.5 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).

CarriesRt H S
CrossesMid Fabius Rvr
LocationS 31 T 62 N R 8 W
RouteState Highway 0H
Coordinates40.12709, -91.82428
Functional classRural Major 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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
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 rating20.8 US tons
Inventory rating10.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+3 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length323 ft (98.5 m)
Longest span123 ft (37.4 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.8 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic107 (2024)
Projected traffic155 by 2044
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.3 mi (31 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$2.8 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rt H S over Mid Fabius Rvr built?

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

What condition is Rt H S over Mid 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Rt H S over Mid Fabius Rvr carry?

About 107 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Rt H S over Mid Fabius Rvr?

The structure is 323 ft (98.5 m) long with a longest span of 123 ft (37.4 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Rt H S over Mid Fabius Rvr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.