US Bridges

County RD 2062 over Johnson CR

PoorPosted for load

Lawrence County, Missouri · S 31 T 29 N R 25 W · Structure no. 20724

Built
1923
102 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
104 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County RD 2062 over Johnson CR is a steel truss - thru carrying County RD 2062 over Johnson CR in Lawrence County, Missouri. It was built in 1923, so it is 102 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 70 by 2043. The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty RD 2062
CrossesJohnson CR
LocationS 31 T 29 N R 25 W
RouteCounty Highway 272
CountyLawrence County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.184, -93.70113
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, 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
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34.7 US tons
Inventory rating20.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length104 ft (31.7 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck14 ft (4.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2023)
Projected traffic70 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$727,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County RD 2062 over Johnson CR built?

It was built in 1923, making it 102 years old in 2025.

What condition is County RD 2062 over Johnson 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does County RD 2062 over Johnson CR carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is County RD 2062 over Johnson CR?

The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns County RD 2062 over Johnson CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.