US Bridges

Rt Jj S over Wakenda CR

PoorPosted for load

Carroll County, Missouri · S 4 T 52 N R 25 W · Structure no. 7282

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
131 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
186
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt Jj S over Wakenda CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rt Jj S over Wakenda CR in Carroll County, Missouri. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 years old, older than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 186 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 233 by 2044. The structure is 131 ft (39.9 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

CarriesRt Jj S
CrossesWakenda CR
LocationS 4 T 52 N R 25 W
RouteState Highway 0JJ
Coordinates39.34707, -93.71992
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, 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 statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating23.8 US tons
Inventory rating14.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length131 ft (39.9 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.6 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.8 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic186 (2024)
Projected traffic233 by 2044
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.9 mi (40 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$854,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rt Jj S over Wakenda CR built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt Jj S over Wakenda CR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does Rt Jj S over Wakenda CR carry?

About 186 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Rt Jj S over Wakenda CR?

The structure is 131 ft (39.9 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.6 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Rt Jj S over Wakenda CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.