Mo 147 S over Lit Sugar CR
PoorLincoln County, Missouri · S 21 T 49 N R 1 E · Structure no. 6548
- Built
- 1941
- 84 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Concrete
- Length
- 81 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,738
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Mo 147 S over Lit Sugar CR is a concrete arch - deck carrying Mo 147 S over Lit Sugar CR in Lincoln County, Missouri. It was built in 1941, so it is 84 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.
It carries about 1,738 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,476 by 2044. The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Mo 147 S over Lit Sugar CR built?
It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025.
What condition is Mo 147 S over Lit Sugar CR 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does Mo 147 S over Lit Sugar CR carry?
About 1,738 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Mo 147 S over Lit Sugar CR?
The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns Mo 147 S over Lit Sugar CR?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.