US Bridges

US 65 S over Lit Wakenda CR

Fair

Carroll County, Missouri · S 16 T 53 N R 23 W · Structure no. 5057

Built
1932
93 years old, rebuilt 1985
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
93 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,512
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 65 S over Lit Wakenda CR is a concrete tee beam carrying US 65 S over Lit Wakenda CR in Carroll County, Missouri. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 1985, so it is 93 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.

It carries about 3,512 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,146 by 2044. The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 32.9 mi (53 km).

CarriesUS 65 S
CrossesLit Wakenda CR
LocationS 16 T 53 N R 23 W
RouteU.S. Route 65
Coordinates39.40861, -93.48142
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating23.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length93 ft (28.3 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,512 (2024)
Projected traffic6,146 by 2044
Trucks23%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed32.9 mi (53 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 US 65 S over Lit Wakenda CR built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.

What condition is US 65 S over Lit 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does US 65 S over Lit Wakenda CR carry?

About 3,512 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is US 65 S over Lit Wakenda CR?

The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns US 65 S over Lit Wakenda CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.