US Bridges

Lawrence RD over Center CR

Good

Newton County, Missouri · S 23 T 27 N R 29 W · Structure no. 30213

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
101 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lawrence RD over Center CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lawrence RD over Center CR in Newton County, Missouri. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 155 by 2044. The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesLawrence RD
CrossesCenter CR
LocationS 23 T 27 N R 29 W
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates37.04229, -94.05937
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length101 ft (30.8 m)
Longest span99 ft (30.2 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2024)
Projected traffic155 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Lawrence RD over Center CR built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lawrence RD over Center CR 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Lawrence RD over Center CR carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Lawrence RD over Center CR?

The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long with a longest span of 99 ft (30.2 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Lawrence RD over Center CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.