US Bridges

County RD 1070 over Center CR

Fair

Lawrence County, Missouri · S 25 T 27 N R 28 W · Structure no. 23601

Built
1935
90 years old, rebuilt 1995
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
60 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
150
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County RD 1070 over Center CR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County RD 1070 over Center CR in Lawrence County, Missouri. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 1995, 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 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 210 by 2043. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty RD 1070
CrossesCenter CR
LocationS 25 T 27 N R 28 W
RouteCounty Highway 418
CountyLawrence County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.01784, -93.93369
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating23.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadOther
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.5 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2023)
Projected traffic210 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County RD 1070 over Center CR built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.

What condition is County RD 1070 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 1070 over Center CR carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is County RD 1070 over Center CR?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns County RD 1070 over Center CR?

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