US Bridges

Mo 114 E over Lit Rvr Drain Dtch

Poor

Stoddard County, Missouri · S 2 T 25 N R 12 E · Structure no. 4489

Built
1949
76 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
247 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
812
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 114 E over Lit Rvr Drain Dtch is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mo 114 E over Lit Rvr Drain Dtch in Stoddard County, Missouri. It was built in 1949, so it is 76 years old, older 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 812 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,137 by 2044. The structure is 247 ft (75.3 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesMo 114 E
CrossesLit Rvr Drain Dtch
LocationS 2 T 25 N R 12 E
RouteState Highway 114
Coordinates36.83444, -89.73022
Functional classRural Major Collector

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
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.7 US tons
Inventory rating20.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 20
Structure length247 ft (75.3 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.4 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic812 (2024)
Projected traffic1,137 by 2044
Trucks14%
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

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$1.7 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mo 114 E over Lit Rvr Drain Dtch built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mo 114 E over Lit Rvr Drain Dtch 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Mo 114 E over Lit Rvr Drain Dtch carry?

About 812 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Mo 114 E over Lit Rvr Drain Dtch?

The structure is 247 ft (75.3 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 114 E over Lit Rvr Drain Dtch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.