US Bridges

County RD 1132 over Truitt CR

PoorPosted for load

Lawrence County, Missouri · S 7 T 28 N R 26 W · Structure no. 20154

Built
1935
90 years old, rebuilt 1996
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
200
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County RD 1132 over Truitt CR is a concrete tee beam carrying County RD 1132 over Truitt CR in Lawrence County, Missouri. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 1996, so it is 90 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 200 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 280 by 2043. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesCounty RD 1132
CrossesTruitt CR
LocationS 7 T 28 N R 26 W
RouteCounty Highway 249
Coordinates37.15148, -93.81787
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating19.8 US tons
Inventory rating11.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.6 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2023)
Projected traffic280 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byOther Local Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$311,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County RD 1132 over Truitt CR built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.

What condition is County RD 1132 over Truitt 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does County RD 1132 over Truitt CR carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is County RD 1132 over Truitt CR?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns County RD 1132 over Truitt CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency and maintained by the Other Local Agency.