US Bridges

Mo 41 S over Wakenda Chute

Fair

Carroll County, Missouri · S 3 T 52 N R 21 W · Structure no. 6028

Built
1939
86 years old, rebuilt 1984
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
243 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
1,096
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 41 S over Wakenda Chute is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mo 41 S over Wakenda Chute in Carroll County, Missouri. It was built in 1939 and reconstructed in 1984, so it is 86 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 1,096 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,425 by 2044. The structure is 243 ft (74.1 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 60.3 mi (97 km).

Location

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CarriesMo 41 S
CrossesWakenda Chute
LocationS 3 T 52 N R 21 W
RouteState Highway 41
CountyCarroll County
StateMissouri
Coordinates39.34903, -93.23419
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 inspectionJune 2023
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40.7 US tons
Inventory rating23.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadH 15
Structure length243 ft (74.1 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.3 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.2 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,096 (2024)
Projected traffic1,425 by 2044
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed60.3 mi (97 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$2.4 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mo 41 S over Wakenda Chute built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.

What condition is Mo 41 S over Wakenda Chute 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Mo 41 S over Wakenda Chute carry?

About 1,096 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is Mo 41 S over Wakenda Chute?

The structure is 243 ft (74.1 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 41 S over Wakenda Chute?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.