US Bridges

Foothill ST over Little Medicine CR

Good

Mercer County, Missouri · S 19 T 65 N R 22 W · Structure no. 28620

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
99 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
40
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Foothill ST over Little Medicine CR is a prestressed concrete continuous tee beam carrying Foothill ST over Little Medicine CR in Mercer County, Missouri. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 40 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 44 by 2044. The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesFoothill ST
CrossesLittle Medicine CR
LocationS 19 T 65 N R 22 W
RouteCounty Highway 142
Coordinates40.41906, -93.40506
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating64.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length99 ft (30.2 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.3 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2024)
Projected traffic44 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 Foothill ST over Little Medicine CR built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Foothill ST over Little 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 Foothill ST over Little Medicine CR carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Foothill ST over Little Medicine CR?

The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.3 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Foothill ST over Little Medicine CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.