US Bridges

Florence ST over Br Lit Medicine CR

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Mercer County, Missouri · S 23 T 65 N R 23 W · Structure no. 31501

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
65 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
35
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Florence ST over Br Lit Medicine CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Florence ST over Br Lit Medicine CR in Mercer County, Missouri. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 65 ft (19.7 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesFlorence ST
CrossesBr Lit Medicine CR
LocationS 23 T 65 N R 23 W
RouteCounty Highway 130
CountyMercer County
StateMissouri
Coordinates40.41874, -93.45412
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 above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 rating25.8 US tons
Inventory rating15.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length65 ft (19.7 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.3 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.2 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 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 closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Florence ST over Br Lit Medicine CR built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Florence ST over Br 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 Florence ST over Br Lit Medicine CR carry?

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

How long is Florence ST over Br Lit Medicine CR?

The structure is 65 ft (19.7 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.3 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Florence ST over Br Lit Medicine CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.