US Bridges

Swinging Bridge DR over Lamine Rvr

Good

Cooper County, Missouri · S 20 T 47 N R 19 W · Structure no. 19513

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
339 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
40
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Swinging Bridge DR over Lamine Rvr is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Swinging Bridge DR over Lamine Rvr in Cooper County, Missouri. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 years old, younger than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 40 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 52 by 2044. The structure is 339 ft (103.3 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesSwinging Bridge DR
CrossesLamine Rvr
LocationS 20 T 47 N R 19 W
RouteCounty Highway 223
Coordinates38.82819, -93.03424
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating55.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadOther
Structure length339 ft (103.3 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2024)
Projected traffic52 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Swinging Bridge DR over Lamine Rvr built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Swinging Bridge DR over Lamine Rvr in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in December 2023.

How much traffic does Swinging Bridge DR over Lamine Rvr carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Swinging Bridge DR over Lamine Rvr?

The structure is 339 ft (103.3 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Swinging Bridge DR over Lamine Rvr?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.