US Bridges

Wilmoth RD over Crawford CR

Poor

Cass County, Missouri · S 23 T 46 N R 30 W · Structure no. 16748

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
110
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wilmoth RD over Crawford CR is a concrete slab carrying Wilmoth RD over Crawford CR in Cass County, Missouri. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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.

It carries about 110 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 176 by 2044. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesWilmoth RD
CrossesCrawford CR
LocationS 23 T 46 N R 30 W
RouteCounty Highway 131
CountyCass County
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.78513, -94.19673
Functional classRural Local

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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.6 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadOther
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic110 (2024)
Projected traffic176 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$255,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wilmoth RD over Crawford CR built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wilmoth RD over Crawford 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Wilmoth RD over Crawford CR carry?

About 110 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Wilmoth RD over Crawford CR?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Wilmoth RD over Crawford CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.