US Bridges

142E-24 over Lit Logan CR

FairClosed to traffic

Ripley County, Missouri · S 16 T 23 N R 3 E · Structure no. 16297

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
21 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
85
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

142E-24 over Lit Logan CR is a concrete slab carrying 142E-24 over Lit Logan CR in Ripley County, Missouri. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 85 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 102 by 2043. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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Carries142E-24
CrossesLit Logan CR
LocationS 16 T 23 N R 3 E
RouteCounty Highway 116
CountyRipley County
StateMissouri
Coordinates36.6467, -90.7472
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating0 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadOther
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic85 (2023)
Projected traffic102 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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$239,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 142E-24 over Lit Logan CR built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is 142E-24 over Lit Logan 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does 142E-24 over Lit Logan CR carry?

About 85 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is 142E-24 over Lit Logan CR?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns 142E-24 over Lit Logan CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.