US Bridges

SE Auxier RD over Wolfpen CR

Fair

Buchanan County, Missouri · S 5 T 55 N R 33 W · Structure no. 22397

Built
1915
110 years old, rebuilt 1987
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
82 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

SE Auxier RD over Wolfpen CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SE Auxier RD over Wolfpen CR in Buchanan County, Missouri. It was built in 1915 and reconstructed in 1987, so it is 110 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 6 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 20 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 23 by 2044. The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesSE Auxier RD
CrossesWolfpen CR
LocationS 5 T 55 N R 33 W
RouteCounty Highway 354
CountyBuchanan County
StateMissouri
Coordinates39.61155, -94.63349
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating43.7 US tons
Inventory rating28.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length82 ft (25 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.2 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2024)
Projected traffic23 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SE Auxier RD over Wolfpen CR built?

It was built in 1915, making it 110 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.

What condition is SE Auxier RD 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 SE Auxier RD over Wolfpen CR carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SE Auxier RD over Wolfpen CR?

The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns SE Auxier RD over Wolfpen CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.