US Bridges

Wischmeier Ave over Br Little Tebo

FairPosted for load

Benton County, Missouri · S 21 T 42 N R 22 W · Structure no. 16577

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
39 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wischmeier Ave over Br Little Tebo is a concrete continuous slab carrying Wischmeier Ave over Br Little Tebo in Benton County, Missouri. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 years old, younger 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 73 by 2043. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesWischmeier Ave
CrossesBr Little Tebo
LocationS 21 T 42 N R 22 W
RouteCounty Highway 125
CountyBenton County
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.40856, -93.36453
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating17.9 US tons
Inventory rating5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadOther
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.6 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2023)
Projected traffic73 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$344,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wischmeier Ave over Br Little Tebo built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wischmeier Ave over Br Little Tebo 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 2024.

How much traffic does Wischmeier Ave over Br Little Tebo carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Wischmeier Ave over Br Little Tebo?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.6 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Wischmeier Ave over Br Little Tebo?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.