US Bridges

Rt H E over Lit Piney CR

Fair

Phelps County, Missouri · S 4 T 34 N R 8 W · Structure no. 6762

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
77 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
408
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt H E over Lit Piney CR is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Rt H E over Lit Piney CR in Phelps County, Missouri. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 408 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 612 by 2044. The structure is 77 ft (23.6 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

Location

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CarriesRt H E
CrossesLit Piney CR
LocationS 4 T 34 N R 8 W
RouteState Highway 0H
CountyPhelps County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.68791, -91.82342
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating26.8 US tons
Inventory rating15.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 10
Structure length77 ft (23.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic408 (2024)
Projected traffic612 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.9 mi (40 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$306,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rt H E over Lit Piney CR built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt H E over Lit Piney 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Rt H E over Lit Piney CR carry?

About 408 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Rt H E over Lit Piney CR?

The structure is 77 ft (23.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Rt H E over Lit Piney CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.