US Bridges

223 ST over Br of Wolf CR

FairPosted for load

Cass County, Missouri · S 14 T 45 N R 32 W · Structure no. 19770

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
47 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
440
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

223 ST over Br of Wolf CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 223 ST over Br of Wolf CR in Cass County, Missouri. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 6 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 440 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 704 by 2044. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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Carries223 ST
CrossesBr of Wolf CR
LocationS 14 T 45 N R 32 W
RouteCounty Highway 233
CountyCass County
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.71659, -94.43616
Functional classRural 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating19.8 US tons
Inventory rating8.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic440 (2024)
Projected traffic704 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$569,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 223 ST over Br of Wolf CR built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is 223 ST 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 223 ST over Br of Wolf CR carry?

About 440 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is 223 ST over Br of Wolf CR?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns 223 ST over Br of Wolf CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.