US Bridges

Lagerman RD over Lit Bear CR

Good

Montgomery County, Missouri · S 8 T 48 N R 3 W · Structure no. 16600

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
38 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lagerman RD over Lit Bear CR is a concrete culvert carrying Lagerman RD over Lit Bear CR in Montgomery County, Missouri. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 63 by 2043. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesLagerman RD
CrossesLit Bear CR
LocationS 8 T 48 N R 3 W
RouteCounty Highway 126
Coordinates38.93379, -91.28022
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.6 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadOther
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2023)
Projected traffic63 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Lagerman RD over Lit Bear CR built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lagerman RD over Lit Bear 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does Lagerman RD over Lit Bear CR carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Lagerman RD over Lit Bear CR?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m).

Who owns Lagerman RD over Lit Bear CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.