US Bridges

County RD 1235 over Crane CR

Fair

Lawrence County, Missouri · S 23 T 26 N R 25 W · Structure no. 25260

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
80
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County RD 1235 over Crane CR is a concrete slab carrying County RD 1235 over Crane CR in Lawrence County, Missouri. It was built in 1935, 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 80 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 112 by 2043. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 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 1235
CrossesCrane CR
LocationS 23 T 26 N R 25 W
RouteCounty Highway 741
CountyLawrence County
StateMissouri
Coordinates36.94607, -93.63172
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating38.7 US tons
Inventory rating20.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.5 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80 (2023)
Projected traffic112 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 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 1235 over Crane CR built?

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

What condition is County RD 1235 over Crane 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 1235 over Crane CR carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is County RD 1235 over Crane CR?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns County RD 1235 over Crane CR?

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