US Bridges

Rt M E over Lost CR Diversion

Fair

Lincoln County, Missouri · S 11 T 50 N R 2 E · Structure no. 6970

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 2009
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
108 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
112
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt M E over Lost CR Diversion is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Rt M E over Lost CR Diversion in Lincoln County, Missouri. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 2009, so it is 62 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 112 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 224 by 2044. The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesRt M E
CrossesLost CR Diversion
LocationS 11 T 50 N R 2 E
RouteState Highway 0M
Coordinates39.11734, -90.75144
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.5 US tons
Inventory rating34.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length108 ft (32.9 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.3 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic112 (2024)
Projected traffic224 by 2044
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 Rt M E over Lost CR Diversion built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.

What condition is Rt M E over Lost CR Diversion 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Rt M E over Lost CR Diversion carry?

About 112 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Rt M E over Lost CR Diversion?

The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.3 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Rt M E over Lost CR Diversion?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.