US Bridges

Lutman RD over Lake CR

FairPosted for load

Pettis County, Missouri · S 13 T 44 N R 20 W · Structure no. 20345

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
111 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lutman RD over Lake CR is a concrete channel beam carrying Lutman RD over Lake CR in Pettis County, Missouri. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 170 by 2044. The structure is 111 ft (33.8 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesLutman RD
CrossesLake CR
LocationS 13 T 44 N R 20 W
RouteCounty Highway 256
CountyPettis County
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.58481, -93.07887
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating20.8 US tons
Inventory rating10.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadOther
Structure length111 ft (33.8 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.8 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2024)
Projected traffic170 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$782,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lutman RD over Lake CR built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lutman RD over Lake 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Lutman RD over Lake CR carry?

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

How long is Lutman RD over Lake CR?

The structure is 111 ft (33.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Lutman RD over Lake CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.