US Bridges

US 62 E over Little Rvr

Fair

New Madrid County, Missouri · S 8 T 22 N R 13 E · Structure no. 2519

Built
1972
53 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
239 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,691
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 62 E over Little Rvr is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 62 E over Little Rvr in New Madrid County, Missouri. It was built in 1972 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 53 years old, older than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 1,691 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,790 by 2044. The structure is 239 ft (72.8 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 62 E
CrossesLittle Rvr
LocationS 8 T 22 N R 13 E
RouteU.S. Route 62
CountyNew Madrid County
StateMissouri
Coordinates36.55523, -89.67015
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 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
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40.7 US tons
Inventory rating23.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 20
Structure length239 ft (72.8 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.2 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,691 (2024)
Projected traffic2,790 by 2044
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 US 62 E over Little Rvr built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.

What condition is US 62 E over Little Rvr in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does US 62 E over Little Rvr carry?

About 1,691 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is US 62 E over Little Rvr?

The structure is 239 ft (72.8 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US 62 E over Little Rvr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.