US Bridges

Lilac Ave over Lost CR

Poor

Daviess County, Missouri · S 27 T 60 N R 27 W · Structure no. 23655

Built
1977
48 years old, rebuilt 2004
Condition
Poor
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
54 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
60
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lilac Ave over Lost CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lilac Ave over Lost CR in Daviess County, Missouri. It was built in 1977 and reconstructed in 2004, so it is 48 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.

It carries about 60 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 69 by 2044. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesLilac Ave
CrossesLost CR
LocationS 27 T 60 N R 27 W
RouteCounty Highway 422
CountyDaviess County
StateMissouri
Coordinates39.97558, -93.91727
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.5 US tons
Inventory rating42.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 10
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2024)
Projected traffic69 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$283,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lilac Ave over Lost CR built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.

What condition is Lilac Ave over Lost 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Lilac Ave over Lost CR carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Lilac Ave over Lost CR?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Lilac Ave over Lost CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.