US Bridges

Lakeland RD over Gier Br

Fair

Miller County, Missouri · S 7 T 40 N R 15 W · Structure no. 28834

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
15
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lakeland RD over Gier Br is a concrete culvert carrying Lakeland RD over Gier Br in Miller County, Missouri. It was built in 1930, 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 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 15 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 26 by 2043. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesLakeland RD
CrossesGier Br
LocationS 7 T 40 N R 15 W
RouteCounty Highway 337
CountyMiller County
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.23081, -92.62597
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating26.8 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadOther
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.8 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15 (2023)
Projected traffic26 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byOther Local 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 Lakeland RD over Gier Br built?

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

What condition is Lakeland RD over Gier Br 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 2025.

How much traffic does Lakeland RD over Gier Br carry?

About 15 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Lakeland RD over Gier Br?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.8 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Lakeland RD over Gier Br?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency and maintained by the Other Local Agency.