US 71 N over Lit Sugar CR
FairMcDonald County, Missouri · S 34 T 21 N R 31 W · Structure no. 29426
- Built
- 2003
- 22 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 657 ft
- 8 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 11,508
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 71 N over Lit Sugar CR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 71 N over Lit Sugar CR in McDonald County, Missouri. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 years old, younger 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 11,508 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,167 by 2044. The structure is 657 ft (200.2 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 US 71 N over Lit Sugar CR built?
It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 71 N 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does US 71 N over Lit Sugar CR carry?
About 11,508 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.
How long is US 71 N over Lit Sugar CR?
The structure is 657 ft (200.2 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.
Who owns US 71 N over Lit Sugar CR?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.