Foghorn ST over Br Lit Medicine CR
PoorMercer County, Missouri · S 35 T 65 N R 23 W · Structure no. 17060
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old, rebuilt 1981
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 42 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 5
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Foghorn ST over Br Lit Medicine CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Foghorn ST over Br Lit Medicine CR in Mercer County, Missouri. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1981, so it is 85 years old, older than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 5 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 6 by 2044. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 13 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Foghorn ST over Br Lit Medicine CR built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1981.
What condition is Foghorn ST over Br Lit Medicine CR in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.
How much traffic does Foghorn ST over Br Lit Medicine CR carry?
About 5 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Foghorn ST over Br Lit Medicine CR?
The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 13 ft wide.
Who owns Foghorn ST over Br Lit Medicine CR?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.