US Bridges

Lacquer Ave over Unnamed CR

Fair

Macon County, Missouri · S 23 T 57 N R 14 W · Structure no. 24885

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
35
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lacquer Ave over Unnamed CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lacquer Ave over Unnamed CR in Macon County, Missouri. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 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 35 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 39 by 2044. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesLacquer Ave
CrossesUnnamed CR
LocationS 23 T 57 N R 14 W
RouteCounty Highway 570
CountyMacon County
StateMissouri
Coordinates39.73687, -92.44019
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.5 US tons
Inventory rating37.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35 (2024)
Projected traffic39 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Lacquer Ave over Unnamed CR built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lacquer Ave over Unnamed 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Lacquer Ave over Unnamed CR carry?

About 35 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Lacquer Ave over Unnamed CR?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Lacquer Ave over Unnamed CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.