US Bridges

Mo 123 S over Lit Sac Rvr

Fair

Polk County, Missouri · S 3 T 32 N R 24 W · Structure no. 1764

Built
1967
58 years old, rebuilt 2010
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
587 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
579
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 123 S over Lit Sac Rvr is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mo 123 S over Lit Sac Rvr in Polk County, Missouri. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 2010, so it is 58 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 5 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 579 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 926 by 2044. The structure is 587 ft (178.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 km).

CarriesMo 123 S
CrossesLit Sac Rvr
LocationS 3 T 32 N R 24 W
RouteState Highway 123
Coordinates37.53852, -93.55786
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating34.7 US tons
Inventory rating20.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5 (+2 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length587 ft (178.9 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic579 (2024)
Projected traffic926 by 2044
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.2 mi (39 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 123 S over Lit Sac Rvr built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.

What condition is Mo 123 S over Lit Sac Rvr 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Mo 123 S over Lit Sac Rvr carry?

About 579 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Mo 123 S over Lit Sac Rvr?

The structure is 587 ft (178.9 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 123 S over Lit Sac Rvr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.