US Bridges

Mo 106 E over Lit Shawee CR

Fair

Shannon County, Missouri · S 29 T 29 N R 2 W · Structure no. 3256

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
196 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
432
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 106 E over Lit Shawee CR is a prestressed concrete continuous tee beam carrying Mo 106 E over Lit Shawee CR in Shannon County, Missouri. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 432 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 648 by 2044. The structure is 196 ft (59.7 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).

CarriesMo 106 E
CrossesLit Shawee CR
LocationS 29 T 29 N R 2 W
RouteState Highway 106
Coordinates37.15124, -91.29067
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating56.5 US tons
Inventory rating30.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 20
Structure length196 ft (59.7 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.1 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic432 (2024)
Projected traffic648 by 2044
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.8 mi (48 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 106 E over Lit Shawee CR built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mo 106 E over Lit Shawee 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Mo 106 E over Lit Shawee CR carry?

About 432 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is Mo 106 E over Lit Shawee CR?

The structure is 196 ft (59.7 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 106 E over Lit Shawee CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.