US Bridges

Rt Mm S over Lit Beaver CR

Fair

Texas County, Missouri · S 25 T 29 N R 12 W · Structure no. 7632

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
28 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,040
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt Mm S over Lit Beaver CR is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Rt Mm S over Lit Beaver CR in Texas County, Missouri. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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 5 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 1,040 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,456 by 2044. The structure is 28 ft (8.6 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.7 mi (51 km).

Location

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CarriesRt Mm S
CrossesLit Beaver CR
LocationS 25 T 29 N R 12 W
RouteState Highway 0MM
CountyTexas County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.166, -92.20346
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating52.6 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 10
Structure length28 ft (8.6 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,040 (2024)
Projected traffic1,456 by 2044
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed31.7 mi (51 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$306,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rt Mm S over Lit Beaver CR built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt Mm S over Lit Beaver 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Rt Mm S over Lit Beaver CR carry?

About 1,040 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Rt Mm S over Lit Beaver CR?

The structure is 28 ft (8.6 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Rt Mm S over Lit Beaver CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.