US Bridges

Mo 43 S over Lit Lost CR

Fair

Newton County, Missouri · S 8 T 24 N R 34 W · Structure no. 3686

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
77 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
13,862
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 43 S over Lit Lost CR is a concrete continuous slab carrying Mo 43 S over Lit Lost CR in Newton County, Missouri. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, younger 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 13,862 vehicles a day, roughly 27% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,724 by 2044. The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

CarriesMo 43 S
CrossesLit Lost CR
LocationS 8 T 24 N R 34 W
RouteState Highway 43
Coordinates36.83719, -94.61065
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.7 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length77 ft (23.5 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,862 (2024)
Projected traffic27,724 by 2044
Trucks27%
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 Mo 43 S over Lit Lost CR built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mo 43 S over Lit Lost CR 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Mo 43 S over Lit Lost CR carry?

About 13,862 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 27% are trucks.

How long is Mo 43 S over Lit Lost CR?

The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 43 S over Lit Lost CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.