US Bridges

Wilshusen RD over Cole Camp CR

PoorPosted for load

Benton County, Missouri · S 10 T 41 N R 21 W · Structure no. 18084

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1995
Condition
Poor
inspected January 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
148 ft
11 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wilshusen RD over Cole Camp CR is a concrete continuous slab carrying Wilshusen RD over Cole Camp CR in Benton County, Missouri. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 95 years old, older than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 30 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 44 by 2043. The structure is 148 ft (45.1 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesWilshusen RD
CrossesCole Camp CR
LocationS 10 T 41 N R 21 W
RouteCounty Highway 172
Coordinates38.33996, -93.23406
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

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.
Substructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Channel and channel protection3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating13.9 US tons
Inventory rating8.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans11
Design loadOther
Structure length148 ft (45.1 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.3 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2023)
Projected traffic44 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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$999,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wilshusen RD over Cole Camp CR built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.

What condition is Wilshusen RD over Cole Camp CR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in January 2025.

How much traffic does Wilshusen RD over Cole Camp CR carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Wilshusen RD over Cole Camp CR?

The structure is 148 ft (45.1 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns Wilshusen RD over Cole Camp CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.