Lafoon RD over Williams CR
PoorPosted for loadClay County, Missouri · S 21 T 53 N R 30 W · Structure no. 14439
- Built
- 1971
- 54 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 46 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 270
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Lafoon RD over Williams CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lafoon RD over Williams CR in Clay County, Missouri. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 270 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 419 by 2044. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Lafoon RD over Williams CR built?
It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.
What condition is Lafoon RD over Williams CR 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 December 2023.
How much traffic does Lafoon RD over Williams CR carry?
About 270 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Lafoon RD over Williams CR?
The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns Lafoon RD over Williams CR?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.