US Bridges

Rt H S over Center CR

Fair

Lawrence County, Missouri · S 5 T 26 N R 27 W · Structure no. 5953

Built
1939
86 years old, rebuilt 1987
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
103 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,552
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt H S over Center CR is a concrete tee beam carrying Rt H S over Center CR in Lawrence County, Missouri. It was built in 1939 and reconstructed in 1987, so it is 86 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 4,552 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,283 by 2044. The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 32.9 mi (53 km).

Location

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CarriesRt H S
CrossesCenter CR
LocationS 5 T 26 N R 27 W
RouteState Highway 0H
CountyLawrence County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.00154, -93.91624
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating21.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length103 ft (31.4 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.5 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,552 (2024)
Projected traffic7,283 by 2044
Trucks13%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.3 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rt H S over Center CR built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.

What condition is Rt H S 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Rt H S over Center CR carry?

About 4,552 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Rt H S over Center CR?

The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.5 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Rt H S over Center CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.