Mo 72 E over Lit Dry Fk CR
Phelps County, Missouri · rated Good in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- Mo 72 E over Lit Dry Fk CR in Phelps 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 2001, making it 24 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 8,070 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2024).
- Its listed owner is the state highway agency.
- It is one of 45 of the 156 inventoried bridges in Phelps County rated good (28.8%); 12 (7.7%) 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 May 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 | 8 | 8 | Very good condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Continuous prestressed concrete stringer or multi-beam girder |
| Length | about 213 ft |
| Location | S 19 T 37 N R 7 W |
| NBI structure number | 29160 |
| Condition class | Good |
| Traffic status (item 41) | Open, no restriction |
| Last inspection (item 90) | May 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 Phelps County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Is 44 E over Lit Beaver CR | 1925 | 35,870 | Fair |
| Is 44 E over Robinson CR | 1953 | 32,990 | Fair |
| Is 44 E over Bourbeuse CR | 1964 | 19,509 | Fair |
| Is 44 W over E Fk Lit Beaver CR | 1964 | 19,335 | Fair |
| Mo 72 E over Love Br | 1931 | 19,006 | Fair |
| US 63 S over US63 Ped Underpass | 2024 | 17,841 | Good |
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