US Bridges

Mo 156 E over Lit Titus CR

Fair

Macon County, Missouri · S 11 T 60 N R 14 W · Structure no. 9893

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
607
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 156 E over Lit Titus CR is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Mo 156 E over Lit Titus CR in Macon County, Missouri. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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.

It carries about 607 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 759 by 2044. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 54.1 mi (87 km).

Location

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CarriesMo 156 E
CrossesLit Titus CR
LocationS 11 T 60 N R 14 W
RouteState Highway 156
CountyMacon County
StateMissouri
Coordinates40.01992, -92.41975
Functional classRural Major 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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 10
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic607 (2024)
Projected traffic759 by 2044
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed54.1 mi (87 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 Mo 156 E over Lit Titus CR built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mo 156 E over Lit Titus 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Mo 156 E over Lit Titus CR carry?

About 607 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is Mo 156 E over Lit Titus CR?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 156 E over Lit Titus CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.