US Bridges

Mo 97 S over Center CR

Good

Lawrence County, Missouri · S 28 T 27 N R 28 W · Structure no. 35575

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
114 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
971
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 97 S over Center CR is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Mo 97 S over Center CR in Lawrence County, Missouri. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 971 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,408 by 2044. The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 32.9 mi (53 km).

CarriesMo 97 S
CrossesCenter CR
LocationS 28 T 27 N R 28 W
RouteState Highway 97
Coordinates37.03149, -93.98738
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.5 US tons
Inventory rating29.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length114 ft (34.7 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 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
CrossesWaterway
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 built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mo 97 S over Center 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 July 2024.

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

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

How long is Mo 97 S over Center CR?

The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 97 S over Center CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.