US Bridges

Rt W S over W Fk Cuivre Rvr

Fair

Audrain County, Missouri · S 30 T 51 N R 5 W · Structure no. 1988

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
185 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
59
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt W S over W Fk Cuivre Rvr is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rt W S over W Fk Cuivre Rvr in Audrain County, Missouri. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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.

It carries about 59 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 86 by 2044. The structure is 185 ft (56.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesRt W S
CrossesW Fk Cuivre Rvr
LocationS 30 T 51 N R 5 W
RouteState Highway 0W
Coordinates39.16569, -91.50357
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating24.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length185 ft (56.4 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic59 (2024)
Projected traffic86 by 2044
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Rt W S over W Fk Cuivre Rvr built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt W S over W Fk Cuivre Rvr 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Rt W S over W Fk Cuivre Rvr carry?

About 59 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is Rt W S over W Fk Cuivre Rvr?

The structure is 185 ft (56.4 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Rt W S over W Fk Cuivre Rvr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.