US Bridges

Lewis Shaw Ave over Trib of Douger CR

Fair

Lawrence County, Missouri · S 12 T 26 N R 26 W · Structure no. 12787

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
250
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lewis Shaw Ave over Trib of Douger CR is a concrete continuous slab carrying Lewis Shaw Ave over Trib of Douger CR in Lawrence County, Missouri. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, younger 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 388 by 2043. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesLewis Shaw Ave
CrossesTrib of Douger CR
LocationS 12 T 26 N R 26 W
RouteCity Street 0
CountyLawrence County
StateMissouri
Coordinates36.97174, -93.73292
Functional classUrban 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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38.7 US tons
Inventory rating20.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadOther
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span4 ft (1.2 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2023)
Projected traffic388 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Lewis Shaw Ave over Trib of Douger CR built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lewis Shaw Ave over Trib of Douger CR 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Lewis Shaw Ave over Trib of Douger CR carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Lewis Shaw Ave over Trib of Douger CR?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 4 ft (1.2 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Lewis Shaw Ave over Trib of Douger CR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.