US Bridges

Rt W S over Center CR

Fair

Lawrence County, Missouri · S 22 T 26 N R 27 W · Structure no. 8048

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
815
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt W S over Center CR is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Rt W S over Center CR in Lawrence County, Missouri. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 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 815 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,182 by 2044. The structure is 27 ft (8.3 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesRt W S
CrossesCenter CR
LocationS 22 T 26 N R 27 W
RouteState Highway 0W
Coordinates36.9561, -93.86349
Functional classRural Minor 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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.5 US tons
Inventory rating37.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length27 ft (8.3 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic815 (2024)
Projected traffic1,182 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway 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 Rt W S over Center CR built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt W 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 April 2023.

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

About 815 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Rt W S over Center CR?

The structure is 27 ft (8.3 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Rt W S over Center CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.