US Bridges

227 ST over Br of Wolf CR

FairPosted for load

Cass County, Missouri · S 18 T 45 N R 31 W · Structure no. 20407

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
200
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

227 ST over Br of Wolf CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 227 ST over Br of Wolf CR in Cass County, Missouri. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 320 by 2044. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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Carries227 ST
CrossesBr of Wolf CR
LocationS 18 T 45 N R 31 W
RouteCounty Highway 259
CountyCass County
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.70793, -94.401
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
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating21.8 US tons
Inventory rating8.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 10
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.1 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2024)
Projected traffic320 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$399,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 227 ST over Br of Wolf CR built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is 227 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 227 ST over Br of Wolf CR carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is 227 ST over Br of Wolf CR?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns 227 ST over Br of Wolf CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.