Thornhill CEMRD659 over Lit Sugar CR
FairPosted for loadLincoln County, Missouri · S 20 T 49 N R 1 E · Structure no. 19566
- Built
- 1979
- 46 years old, rebuilt 1992
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 43 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Thornhill CEMRD659 over Lit Sugar CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Thornhill CEMRD659 over Lit Sugar CR in Lincoln County, Missouri. It was built in 1979 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 46 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 160 by 2043. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Thornhill CEMRD659 over Lit Sugar CR built?
It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.
What condition is Thornhill CEMRD659 over Lit Sugar CR 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does Thornhill CEMRD659 over Lit Sugar CR carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Thornhill CEMRD659 over Lit Sugar CR?
The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns Thornhill CEMRD659 over Lit Sugar CR?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.