US Bridges

County Road 260 over Trib to Lit Wakend

Fair

Carroll County, Missouri · S 25 T 53 N R 23 W · Structure no. 31891

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
40
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 260 over Trib to Lit Wakend is a concrete slab carrying County Road 260 over Trib to Lit Wakend in Carroll County, Missouri. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 40 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 44 by 2044. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 260
CrossesTrib to Lit Wakend
LocationS 25 T 53 N R 23 W
RouteCounty Highway 388
CountyCarroll County
StateMissouri
Coordinates39.38431, -93.42872
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating61.5 US tons
Inventory rating36.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2024)
Projected traffic44 by 2044
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 260 over Trib to Lit Wakend built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 260 over Trib to Lit Wakend 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 260 over Trib to Lit Wakend carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is County Road 260 over Trib to Lit Wakend?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 260 over Trib to Lit Wakend?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.