Mo 139 S over Lit Muddy CR
FairSullivan County, Missouri · S 25 T 61 N R 22 W · Structure no. 9853
- Built
- 1949
- 76 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 21 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 202
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Mo 139 S over Lit Muddy CR is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Mo 139 S over Lit Muddy CR in Sullivan 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 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 202 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 253 by 2044. The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 23 mi (37 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Mo 139 S over Lit Muddy CR built?
It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.
What condition is Mo 139 S over Lit Muddy 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does Mo 139 S over Lit Muddy CR carry?
About 202 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is Mo 139 S over Lit Muddy CR?
The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Mo 139 S over Lit Muddy CR?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.