US Bridges

County RD 648 over Lit Rvr #1 Dist 40

Good

New Madrid County, Missouri · S 12 T 23 N R 12 E · Structure no. 29832

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County RD 648 over Lit Rvr #1 Dist 40 is a concrete continuous culvert carrying County RD 648 over Lit Rvr #1 Dist 40 in New Madrid County, Missouri. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 50% of them trucks, projected to reach 135 by 2043. The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesCounty RD 648
CrossesLit Rvr #1 Dist 40
LocationS 12 T 23 N R 12 E
RouteCounty Highway 126
Coordinates36.64239, -89.70131
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.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating76.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2023)
Projected traffic135 by 2043
Trucks50%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 County RD 648 over Lit Rvr #1 Dist 40 built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is County RD 648 over Lit Rvr #1 Dist 40 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 2024.

How much traffic does County RD 648 over Lit Rvr #1 Dist 40 carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 50% are trucks.

How long is County RD 648 over Lit Rvr #1 Dist 40?

The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns County RD 648 over Lit Rvr #1 Dist 40?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.