US Bridges

County RD 1177 over Trib Turnback CR

FairPosted for load

Lawrence County, Missouri · S 2 T 29 N R 26 W · Structure no. 14256

Built
1920
105 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
30
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County RD 1177 over Trib Turnback CR is a concrete slab carrying County RD 1177 over Trib Turnback CR in Lawrence County, Missouri. It was built in 1920, so it is 105 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 30 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 42 by 2043. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesCounty RD 1177
CrossesTrib Turnback CR
LocationS 2 T 29 N R 26 W
RouteCounty Highway 61
Coordinates37.26892, -93.73866
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 inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating9.9 US tons
Inventory rating5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 10
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width12 ft (3.7 m)
Roadway width10 ft (3.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2023)
Projected traffic42 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$239,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County RD 1177 over Trib Turnback CR built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025.

What condition is County RD 1177 over Trib Turnback 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 County RD 1177 over Trib Turnback CR carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is County RD 1177 over Trib Turnback CR?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.

Who owns County RD 1177 over Trib Turnback CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.