US Bridges

Lake Perimeter RD over Lake Outfall 018

FairPosted for load

Pulaski County, Missouri · Near TA-250 · Structure no. DAPTRAWOO0000B7

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1
2023 count
Owner
Federal
Army

About this bridge

Lake Perimeter RD over Lake Outfall 018 is a steel truss - thru carrying Lake Perimeter RD over Lake Outfall 018 in Pulaski County, Missouri. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 1 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 4 by 2044. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesLake Perimeter RD
CrossesLake Outfall 018
LocationNear TA-250
CountyPulaski County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.73951, -92.04611
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating33 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.7 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1 (2023)
Projected traffic4 by 2044
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerArmy
Maintained byArmy
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$2,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lake Perimeter RD over Lake Outfall 018 built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lake Perimeter RD over Lake Outfall 018 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Lake Perimeter RD over Lake Outfall 018 carry?

About 1 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Lake Perimeter RD over Lake Outfall 018?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns Lake Perimeter RD over Lake Outfall 018?

It is owned by the Army.