US Bridges

Rt B E over Wilhite Br

Fair

Cedar County, Missouri · S 25 T 34 N R 29 W · Structure no. 9577

Built
1947
78 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
768
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt B E over Wilhite Br is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Rt B E over Wilhite Br in Cedar County, Missouri. It was built in 1947, so it is 78 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.

It carries about 768 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,114 by 2044. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).

Location

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CarriesRt B E
CrossesWilhite Br
LocationS 25 T 34 N R 29 W
RouteState Highway 0B
CountyCedar County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.65367, -94.05697
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.6 US tons
Inventory rating29.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 10
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic768 (2024)
Projected traffic1,114 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.7 mi (35 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Rt B E over Wilhite Br built?

It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt B E over Wilhite Br 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Rt B E over Wilhite Br carry?

About 768 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Rt B E over Wilhite Br?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Rt B E over Wilhite Br?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.