US Bridges

Pvt 1208P S over North Road Ditch

Poor

Lawrence County, Missouri · S 20 T 28 N R 25 W · Structure no. 9406

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 2011
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2024
Type
Other
Steel
Length
32 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
14
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pvt 1208P S over North Road Ditch is a steel other carrying Pvt 1208P S over North Road Ditch in Lawrence County, Missouri. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 2011, so it is 95 years old, older than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 14 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 20 by 2044. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesPvt 1208P S
CrossesNorth Road Ditch
LocationS 20 T 28 N R 25 W
CountyLawrence County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.11824, -93.6863
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
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 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating104.2 US tons
Inventory rating62.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadOther
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14 (2024)
Projected traffic20 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$212,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pvt 1208P S over North Road Ditch built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.

What condition is Pvt 1208P S over North Road Ditch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does Pvt 1208P S over North Road Ditch carry?

About 14 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Pvt 1208P S over North Road Ditch?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Pvt 1208P S over North Road Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.