US Bridges

Domino Place over Br of Lit Med Crk

FairPosted for load

Mercer County, Missouri · S 32 T 66 N R 22 W · Structure no. 16501

Built
1920
105 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Domino Place over Br of Lit Med Crk is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Domino Place over Br of Lit Med Crk in Mercer County, Missouri. It was built in 1920, so it is 105 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 5 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 6 by 2044. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesDomino Place
CrossesBr of Lit Med Crk
LocationS 32 T 66 N R 22 W
RouteCounty Highway 122
CountyMercer County
StateMissouri
Coordinates40.47164, -93.41004
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating22.8 US tons
Inventory rating13.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width12 ft (3.6 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5 (2024)
Projected traffic6 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$289,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Domino Place over Br of Lit Med Crk built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025.

What condition is Domino Place over Br of Lit Med Crk 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Domino Place over Br of Lit Med Crk carry?

About 5 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Domino Place over Br of Lit Med Crk?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.

Who owns Domino Place over Br of Lit Med Crk?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.