US Bridges

NE 272nd ST over Lk Lenore Ovrfl

Fair

Clinton County, Missouri · S 7 T 55 N R 30 W · Structure no. 17187

Built
1936
89 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
40
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

NE 272nd ST over Lk Lenore Ovrfl is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NE 272nd ST over Lk Lenore Ovrfl in Clinton County, Missouri. It was built in 1936, so it is 89 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 40 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 46 by 2043. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesNE 272nd ST
CrossesLk Lenore Ovrfl
LocationS 7 T 55 N R 30 W
RouteCounty Highway 145
CountyClinton County
StateMissouri
Coordinates39.58601, -94.31007
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34.7 US tons
Inventory rating20.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadOther
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2023)
Projected traffic46 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was NE 272nd ST over Lk Lenore Ovrfl built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.

What condition is NE 272nd ST over Lk Lenore Ovrfl 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does NE 272nd ST over Lk Lenore Ovrfl carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is NE 272nd ST over Lk Lenore Ovrfl?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns NE 272nd ST over Lk Lenore Ovrfl?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.