US Bridges

County RD 049 over Lit Peno CR

PoorPosted for load

Pike County, Missouri · S 11 T 54 N R 4 W · Structure no. 13112

Built
1900
125 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
65 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
60
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County RD 049 over Lit Peno CR is a concrete culvert carrying County RD 049 over Lit Peno CR in Pike County, Missouri. It was built in 1900, so it is 125 years old, older than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 60 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 75 by 2043. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty RD 049
CrossesLit Peno CR
LocationS 11 T 54 N R 4 W
RouteCounty Highway 29
CountyPike County
StateMissouri
Coordinates39.47258, -91.31572
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating11.9 US tons
Inventory rating8.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadOther
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.1 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2023)
Projected traffic75 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$225,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County RD 049 over Lit Peno CR built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025.

What condition is County RD 049 over Lit Peno CR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does County RD 049 over Lit Peno CR carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is County RD 049 over Lit Peno CR?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns County RD 049 over Lit Peno CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.