US Bridges

County Road 260 over E Fk of Wakenda CR

FairPosted for load

Carroll County, Missouri · S 20 T 53 N R 25 W · Structure no. 21597

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
127 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
35
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 260 over E Fk of Wakenda CR is a steel truss - thru carrying County Road 260 over E Fk of Wakenda CR in Carroll County, Missouri. It was built in 1930, 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 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 35 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 39 by 2044. The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 260
CrossesE Fk of Wakenda CR
LocationS 20 T 53 N R 25 W
RouteCounty Highway 313
CountyCarroll County
StateMissouri
Coordinates39.37971, -93.73469
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating24.8 US tons
Inventory rating15.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length127 ft (38.7 m)
Longest span125 ft (38.1 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35 (2024)
Projected traffic39 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$592,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 260 over E Fk of Wakenda CR built?

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

What condition is County Road 260 over E Fk of 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does County Road 260 over E Fk of Wakenda CR carry?

About 35 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is County Road 260 over E Fk of Wakenda CR?

The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 260 over E Fk of Wakenda CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.