US Bridges

Lynx Ave over Unnamed Str

Good

Macon County, Missouri · S 11 T 58 N R 14 W · Structure no. 31487

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lynx Ave over Unnamed Str is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lynx Ave over Unnamed Str 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 10 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 11 by 2044. The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesLynx Ave
CrossesUnnamed Str
LocationS 11 T 58 N R 14 W
RouteCounty Highway 225
CountyMacon County
StateMissouri
Coordinates39.84553, -92.44063
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating84.3 US tons
Inventory rating50.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.6 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.3 m)
Deck width16 ft (5 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2024)
Projected traffic11 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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lynx Ave over Unnamed Str built?

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

What condition is Lynx Ave over Unnamed Str 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Lynx Ave over Unnamed Str carry?

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

How long is Lynx Ave over Unnamed Str?

The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.3 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Lynx Ave over Unnamed Str?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.