Mo 162 E over Little Rvr
FairNew Madrid County, Missouri · S 21 T 21 N R 12 E · Structure no. 6285
- Built
- 1953
- 72 years old, rebuilt 1990
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 135 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,374
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Mo 162 E over Little Rvr is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mo 162 E over Little Rvr in New Madrid County, Missouri. It was built in 1953 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 72 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 5 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 1,374 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,130 by 2044. The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.7 mi (43 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Mo 162 E over Little Rvr built?
It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.
What condition is Mo 162 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does Mo 162 E over Little Rvr carry?
About 1,374 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.
How long is Mo 162 E over Little Rvr?
The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (12 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Mo 162 E over Little Rvr?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.