US Bridges

Mo 82 E over Lit Clear CR

Poor

St. Clair County, Missouri · S 1 T 36 N R 26 W · Structure no. 3841

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
115 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
971
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 82 E over Lit Clear CR is a prestressed concrete continuous tee beam carrying Mo 82 E over Lit Clear CR in St. Clair County, Missouri. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 971 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,651 by 2044. The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesMo 82 E
CrossesLit Clear CR
LocationS 1 T 36 N R 26 W
RouteState Highway 82
Coordinates37.92678, -93.96741
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.5 US tons
Inventory rating38.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length115 ft (35.1 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.7 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic971 (2024)
Projected traffic1,651 by 2044
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$852,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mo 82 E over Lit Clear CR built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mo 82 E over Lit Clear 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Mo 82 E over Lit Clear CR carry?

About 971 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Mo 82 E over Lit Clear CR?

The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.7 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 82 E over Lit Clear CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.