US Bridges

Coventry ST over Lit Medicine CR

Good

Mercer County, Missouri · S 33 T 66 N R 22 W · Structure no. 15771

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
86 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
35
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Coventry ST over Lit Medicine CR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Coventry ST over Lit Medicine CR in Mercer County, Missouri. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 35 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 39 by 2044. The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCoventry ST
CrossesLit Medicine CR
LocationS 33 T 66 N R 22 W
RouteCounty Highway 99
Coordinates40.48668, -93.41487
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating51.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length86 ft (26.2 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35 (2024)
Projected traffic39 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Coventry ST over Lit Medicine CR built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Coventry ST over Lit Medicine 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Coventry ST over Lit Medicine CR carry?

About 35 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Coventry ST over Lit Medicine CR?

The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Coventry ST over Lit Medicine CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.