Blackmer RD over Lit Bear CR
PoorPosted for loadMiller County, Missouri · S 35 T 40 N R 15 W · Structure no. 18876
- Built
- 1930
- 95 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Steel
- Length
- 40 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 55
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Blackmer RD over Lit Bear CR is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Blackmer RD over Lit Bear CR in Miller County, Missouri. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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 4 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 55 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 94 by 2043. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Blackmer RD over Lit Bear CR built?
It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.
What condition is Blackmer RD over Lit Bear 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 2025.
How much traffic does Blackmer RD over Lit Bear CR carry?
About 55 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Blackmer RD over Lit Bear CR?
The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns Blackmer RD over Lit Bear CR?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency and maintained by the Other Local Agency.