US Bridges

South Main ST over Wakenda CR

Fair

Carroll County, Missouri · S 5 T 52 N R 23 W · Structure no. 11861

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
137 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,758
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

South Main ST over Wakenda CR is a concrete continuous slab carrying South Main ST over Wakenda CR in Carroll County, Missouri. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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.

It carries about 6,758 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,434 by 2044. The structure is 137 ft (41.8 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSouth Main ST
CrossesWakenda CR
LocationS 5 T 52 N R 23 W
RouteCity Street 0
CountyCarroll County
StateMissouri
Coordinates39.34661, -93.49592
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.5 US tons
Inventory rating36.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length137 ft (41.8 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,758 (2024)
Projected traffic7,434 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 South Main ST over Wakenda CR built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is South Main ST over Wakenda 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does South Main ST over Wakenda CR carry?

About 6,758 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is South Main ST over Wakenda CR?

The structure is 137 ft (41.8 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns South Main ST over Wakenda CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.