US Bridges

County Road 280 over E Fk of Wakenda CR

Good

Carroll County, Missouri · S 4 T 52 N R 25 W · Structure no. 21693

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
180 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
17
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 280 over E Fk of Wakenda CR is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 280 over E Fk of Wakenda CR in Carroll County, Missouri. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 17 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 19 by 2044. The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 280
CrossesE Fk of Wakenda CR
LocationS 4 T 52 N R 25 W
RouteCounty Highway 319
CountyCarroll County
StateMissouri
Coordinates39.35077, -93.71281
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating92.3 US tons
Inventory rating55.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length180 ft (54.9 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17 (2024)
Projected traffic19 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 280 over E Fk of Wakenda CR built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 280 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 280 over E Fk of Wakenda CR carry?

About 17 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is County Road 280 over E Fk of Wakenda CR?

The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 280 over E Fk of Wakenda CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.