US Bridges

Old Town RD over Br of Wolf CR

FairPosted for load

Cass County, Missouri · S 11 T 45 N R 32 W · Structure no. 19737

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
109 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
120
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Town RD over Br of Wolf CR is a concrete tee beam carrying Old Town RD over Br of Wolf 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 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 120 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 192 by 2044. The structure is 109 ft (33.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesOld Town RD
CrossesBr of Wolf CR
LocationS 11 T 45 N R 32 W
RouteCounty Highway 232
CountyCass County
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.725, -94.44178
Functional classUrban 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
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 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 statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating9.9 US tons
Inventory rating6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadOther
Structure length109 ft (33.2 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.2 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic120 (2024)
Projected traffic192 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$766,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old Town RD over Br of Wolf CR built?

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

What condition is Old Town RD over Br of Wolf 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Old Town RD over Br of Wolf CR carry?

About 120 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Old Town RD over Br of Wolf CR?

The structure is 109 ft (33.2 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Old Town RD over Br of Wolf CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.