US Bridges

Mo 185 S over Lit Courtois CR

Fair

Washington County, Missouri · S 2 T 39 N R 1 W · Structure no. 1888

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
121 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,060
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 185 S over Lit Courtois CR is a concrete continuous slab carrying Mo 185 S over Lit Courtois CR in Washington County, Missouri. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 1,060 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,484 by 2044. The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.2 mi (55 km).

CarriesMo 185 S
CrossesLit Courtois CR
LocationS 2 T 39 N R 1 W
RouteState Highway 185
Coordinates38.13495, -91.00724
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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 inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating42.7 US tons
Inventory rating20.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length121 ft (36.9 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,060 (2024)
Projected traffic1,484 by 2044
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed34.2 mi (55 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 185 S over Lit Courtois CR built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mo 185 S over Lit Courtois 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Mo 185 S over Lit Courtois CR carry?

About 1,060 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Mo 185 S over Lit Courtois CR?

The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 185 S over Lit Courtois CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.