US Bridges

Wayland Ave over Unnamed Stream

Good

Chariton County, Missouri · S 36 T 55 N R 17 W · Structure no. 31888

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
15
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wayland Ave over Unnamed Stream is a steel culvert carrying Wayland Ave over Unnamed Stream in Chariton County, Missouri. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 years old, younger than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 15 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 17 by 2044. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesWayland Ave
CrossesUnnamed Stream
LocationS 36 T 55 N R 17 W
RouteCounty Highway 434
CountyChariton County
StateMissouri
Coordinates39.52569, -92.7555
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.6 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15 (2024)
Projected traffic17 by 2044
Trucks10%
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wayland Ave over Unnamed Stream built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wayland Ave over Unnamed Stream in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does Wayland Ave over Unnamed Stream carry?

About 15 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Wayland Ave over Unnamed Stream?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.6 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Wayland Ave over Unnamed Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.