County Rd 161 over Lit Bridge CR
Knox County, Missouri · rated Good in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- County Rd 161 over Lit Bridge CR in Knox County, Missouri, is rated in good condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the deck, rated 7 (good condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 30 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2024).
- Its listed owner is the county highway agency.
- It is one of 59 of the 167 inventoried bridges in Knox County rated good (35.3%); 9 (5.4%) are rated poor.
- Its traffic status in the 2025 inventory is open, no restriction (NBI item 41).
- Its condition class and component ratings are unchanged from the 2024 inventory.
- Its most recent inspection on record is dated August 2023, on a 24-month routine inspection cycle.
- A good rating means every major component - deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert - is rated 7 or higher on FHWA's 0-9 scale: no more than minor problems.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2024) | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
| Superstructure | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
| Substructure | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Continuous prestressed concrete tee beam |
| Length | about 99 ft |
| Location | S 11 T 62 N R 11 W |
| NBI structure number | 17716 |
| Condition class | Good |
| Traffic status (item 41) | Open, no restriction |
| Last inspection (item 90) | August 2023 |
| Inspection interval (item 91) | 24 months |
| Scour (item 113) | 8: foundations stable, scour above the top of the footing |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the Missouri department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in Knox County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mo 6 E over S Fk S Fabius Rvr | 1932 | 3,515 | Fair |
| Mo 6 E over N Fk S Fabius Rvr | 1985 | 2,502 | Fair |
| Mo 6 E over Democrat CR | 1929 | 2,021 | Fair |
| Mo 6 E over Rock CR | 1929 | 2,021 | Fair |
| Mo 15 N over N Fk Fabius Rvr | 2012 | 1,890 | Good |
| Mo 6 E over Troublesome CR | 2002 | 1,592 | Fair |
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