Rt W E over Lit Rvr Dtch
GoodNew Madrid County, Missouri · S 4 T 23 N R 13 E · Structure no. 6961
- Built
- 1957
- 68 years old, rebuilt 2009
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 124 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 584
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Rt W E over Lit Rvr Dtch is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Rt W E over Lit Rvr Dtch in New Madrid County, Missouri. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 2009, so it is 68 years old, older 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 584 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 905 by 2044. The structure is 124 ft (37.7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Rt W E over Lit Rvr Dtch built?
It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.
What condition is Rt W E over Lit Rvr Dtch 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 Rt W E over Lit Rvr Dtch carry?
About 584 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is Rt W E over Lit Rvr Dtch?
The structure is 124 ft (37.7 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Rt W E over Lit Rvr Dtch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.