US Bridges

County RD 1117 over Williams CR

Good

Lawrence County, Missouri · S 26 T 28 N R 27 W · Structure no. 32696

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County RD 1117 over Williams CR is a concrete continuous culvert carrying County RD 1117 over Williams CR in Lawrence County, Missouri. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, younger than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 30 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 42 by 2043. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCounty RD 1117
CrossesWilliams CR
LocationS 26 T 28 N R 27 W
RouteCounty Highway 243
Coordinates37.10417, -93.85
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2023)
Projected traffic42 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County RD 1117 over Williams CR built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is County RD 1117 over Williams CR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.

How much traffic does County RD 1117 over Williams CR carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is County RD 1117 over Williams CR?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns County RD 1117 over Williams CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.