US Bridges

County RD 1050 over Center CR

Fair

Lawrence County, Missouri · S 26 T 27 N R 28 W · Structure no. 23389

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
94 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
40
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County RD 1050 over Center CR is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying County RD 1050 over Center CR in Lawrence County, Missouri. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 40 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 56 by 2043. The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty RD 1050
CrossesCenter CR
LocationS 26 T 27 N R 28 W
RouteCounty Highway 407
CountyLawrence County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.02186, -93.96967
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length94 ft (28.7 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2023)
Projected traffic56 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 byOther Local 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 County RD 1050 over Center CR built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is County RD 1050 over Center 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 1050 over Center CR carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is County RD 1050 over Center CR?

The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns County RD 1050 over Center CR?

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