US Bridges

SE Adams RD over Br of Lazy Creek

Poor

DeKalb County, Missouri · S 36 T 59 N R 30 W · Structure no. 19578

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 2012
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

SE Adams RD over Br of Lazy Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SE Adams RD over Br of Lazy Creek in DeKalb County, Missouri. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 2012, so it is 95 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 5 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 6 by 2044. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 13 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesSE Adams RD
CrossesBr of Lazy Creek
LocationS 36 T 59 N R 30 W
RouteCounty Highway 226
Coordinates39.89048, -94.20917
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating40.7 US tons
Inventory rating24.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width13 ft (4.1 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4 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 closed123.7 mi (199 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$255,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SE Adams RD over Br of Lazy Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.

What condition is SE Adams RD over Br of Lazy Creek 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does SE Adams RD over Br of Lazy Creek carry?

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

How long is SE Adams RD over Br of Lazy Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 13 ft wide.

Who owns SE Adams RD over Br of Lazy Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.