US Bridges

Rt N E over Lit Yellow CR

Poor

Sullivan County, Missouri · S 10 T 63 N R 19 W · Structure no. 4696

Built
1922
103 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
435
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt N E over Lit Yellow CR is a concrete tee beam carrying Rt N E over Lit Yellow CR in Sullivan County, Missouri. It was built in 1922, so it is 103 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 435 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 544 by 2044. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesRt N E
CrossesLit Yellow CR
LocationS 10 T 63 N R 19 W
RouteState Highway 0N
Coordinates40.26905, -93.01541
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating61.5 US tons
Inventory rating29.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic435 (2024)
Projected traffic544 by 2044
Trucks11%
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$390,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rt N E over Lit Yellow CR built?

It was built in 1922, making it 103 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt N E over Lit Yellow 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Rt N E over Lit Yellow CR carry?

About 435 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Rt N E over Lit Yellow CR?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Rt N E over Lit Yellow CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.