US Bridges

Mo 79 S over Lit Calumet CR

Good

Pike County, Missouri · S 1 T 53 N R 1 W · Structure no. 34331

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
222 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,160
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 79 S over Lit Calumet CR is a prestressed concrete continuous tee beam carrying Mo 79 S over Lit Calumet CR in Pike County, Missouri. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 years old, younger 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 1,160 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,798 by 2044. The structure is 222 ft (67.7 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

CarriesMo 79 S
CrossesLit Calumet CR
LocationS 1 T 53 N R 1 W
RouteState Highway 79
Coordinates39.3994, -90.96579
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85.3 US tons
Inventory rating41.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length222 ft (67.7 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,160 (2024)
Projected traffic1,798 by 2044
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mo 79 S over Lit Calumet CR built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mo 79 S over Lit Calumet CR 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 Mo 79 S over Lit Calumet CR carry?

About 1,160 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is Mo 79 S over Lit Calumet CR?

The structure is 222 ft (67.7 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 79 S over Lit Calumet CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.