H-5 over Lit Black Rvr
GoodRipley County, Missouri · S 8 T 22 N R 4 E · Structure no. 15496
- Built
- 1924
- 101 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 91 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 35
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
H-5 over Lit Black Rvr is a steel truss - thru carrying H-5 over Lit Black Rvr in Ripley County, Missouri. It was built in 1924, so it is 101 years old, older 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 35 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 42 by 2043. The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was H-5 over Lit Black Rvr built?
It was built in 1924, making it 101 years old in 2025.
What condition is H-5 over Lit Black Rvr 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 February 2025.
How much traffic does H-5 over Lit Black Rvr carry?
About 35 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is H-5 over Lit Black Rvr?
The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns H-5 over Lit Black Rvr?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.