County Road 291 over Wolf CR
PoorPosted for loadCarroll County, Missouri · S 18 T 54 N R 22 W · Structure no. 20463
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 35 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 35
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
County Road 291 over Wolf CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 291 over Wolf CR in Carroll County, Missouri. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 35 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 39 by 2044. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was County Road 291 over Wolf CR built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.
What condition is County Road 291 over Wolf 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does County Road 291 over Wolf CR carry?
About 35 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is County Road 291 over Wolf CR?
The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns County Road 291 over Wolf CR?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.