US Bridges

S.E. Mt Moriah over Wolfpen CR

FairPosted for load

Buchanan County, Missouri · S 33 T 56 N R 33 W · Structure no. 16354

Built
1925
100 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
30
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

S.E. Mt Moriah over Wolfpen CR is a concrete culvert carrying S.E. Mt Moriah over Wolfpen CR in Buchanan County, Missouri. It was built in 1925, so it is 100 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 30 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 35 by 2044. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesS.E. Mt Moriah
CrossesWolfpen CR
LocationS 33 T 56 N R 33 W
RouteCounty Highway 117
CountyBuchanan County
StateMissouri
Coordinates39.62398, -94.61766
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating25.8 US tons
Inventory rating18.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.2 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2024)
Projected traffic35 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S.E. Mt Moriah over Wolfpen CR built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025.

What condition is S.E. Mt Moriah over Wolfpen 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does S.E. Mt Moriah over Wolfpen CR carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is S.E. Mt Moriah over Wolfpen CR?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns S.E. Mt Moriah over Wolfpen CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.