US Bridges

Mo 97 S over Center CR Ovrfl

Fair

Lawrence County, Missouri · S 21 T 27 N R 28 W · Structure no. 33468

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
106 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
971
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 97 S over Center CR Ovrfl is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Mo 97 S over Center CR Ovrfl in Lawrence County, Missouri. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 6 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 971 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,408 by 2044. The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 32.9 mi (53 km).

Location

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CarriesMo 97 S
CrossesCenter CR Ovrfl
LocationS 21 T 27 N R 28 W
RouteState Highway 97
CountyLawrence County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.03352, -93.98736
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating81.4 US tons
Inventory rating48.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length106 ft (32.3 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic971 (2024)
Projected traffic1,408 by 2044
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed32.9 mi (53 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Mo 97 S over Center CR Ovrfl built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mo 97 S over Center CR Ovrfl 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Mo 97 S over Center CR Ovrfl carry?

About 971 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Mo 97 S over Center CR Ovrfl?

The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 97 S over Center CR Ovrfl?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.