US Bridges

County Road 270 over E Fk of Wakenda CR

Good

Carroll County, Missouri · S 32 T 53 N R 25 W · Structure no. 21662

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
130 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 270 over E Fk of Wakenda CR is a prestressed concrete continuous tee beam carrying County Road 270 over E Fk of Wakenda CR in Carroll County, Missouri. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 years old, younger than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 20 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 22 by 2044. The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 270
CrossesE Fk of Wakenda CR
LocationS 32 T 53 N R 25 W
RouteCounty Highway 317
CountyCarroll County
StateMissouri
Coordinates39.36544, -93.7236
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating88.3 US tons
Inventory rating52.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length130 ft (39.6 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2024)
Projected traffic22 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 County Road 270 over E Fk of Wakenda CR built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 270 over E Fk of Wakenda CR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in December 2023.

How much traffic does County Road 270 over E Fk of Wakenda CR carry?

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

How long is County Road 270 over E Fk of Wakenda CR?

The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 270 over E Fk of Wakenda CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.