US Bridges

Lakeside RD over Stanley Lk

PoorPosted for load

Chariton County, Missouri · S 22 T 56 N R 21 W · Structure no. 13079

Built
1900
125 years old, rebuilt 2000
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
121 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lakeside RD over Stanley Lk is a steel truss - thru carrying Lakeside RD over Stanley Lk in Chariton County, Missouri. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 2000, so it is 125 years old, older than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 5 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 6 by 2044. The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesLakeside RD
CrossesStanley Lk
LocationS 22 T 56 N R 21 W
RouteCounty Highway 28
Coordinates39.64498, -93.24985
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating6.9 US tons
Inventory rating4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+3 approach)
Design loadOther
Structure length121 ft (36.9 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5 (2024)
Projected traffic6 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$838,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lakeside RD over Stanley Lk built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.

What condition is Lakeside RD over Stanley Lk in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does Lakeside RD over Stanley Lk carry?

About 5 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Lakeside RD over Stanley Lk?

The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Lakeside RD over Stanley Lk?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.