US Bridges

Mo 42 E over Lit Tavern CR

Good

Maries County, Missouri · S 33 T 40 N R 11 W · Structure no. 3675

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
195 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
637
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 42 E over Lit Tavern CR is a prestressed concrete continuous tee beam carrying Mo 42 E over Lit Tavern CR in Maries County, Missouri. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 years old, younger than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 637 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 924 by 2044. The structure is 195 ft (59.4 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 32.9 mi (53 km).

CarriesMo 42 E
CrossesLit Tavern CR
LocationS 33 T 40 N R 11 W
RouteState Highway 42
Coordinates38.16718, -92.15822
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69.4 US tons
Inventory rating41.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length195 ft (59.4 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic637 (2024)
Projected traffic924 by 2044
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed32.9 mi (53 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 42 E over Lit Tavern CR built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mo 42 E over Lit Tavern CR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does Mo 42 E over Lit Tavern CR carry?

About 637 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Mo 42 E over Lit Tavern CR?

The structure is 195 ft (59.4 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 42 E over Lit Tavern CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.