US Bridges

247 ST over Br of Wolf CR

Fair

Cass County, Missouri · S 31 T 45 N R 31 W · Structure no. 20576

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
76 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
120
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

247 ST over Br of Wolf CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 247 ST over Br of Wolf CR in Cass County, Missouri. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 120 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 192 by 2044. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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Carries247 ST
CrossesBr of Wolf CR
LocationS 31 T 45 N R 31 W
RouteCity Street 0
CountyCass County
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.67128, -94.39515
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 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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating23.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length76 ft (23.2 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width23 ft (6.9 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 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 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 247 ST over Br of Wolf CR built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is 247 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 247 ST over Br of Wolf CR carry?

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

How long is 247 ST over Br of Wolf CR?

The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns 247 ST over Br of Wolf CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.