US Bridges

Rt K S over Wolf Br

Fair

Clark County, Missouri · S 32 T 67 N R 9 W · Structure no. 7538

Built
1951
74 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
144
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt K S over Wolf Br is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Rt K S over Wolf Br in Clark County, Missouri. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 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.

It carries about 144 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 209 by 2044. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

CarriesRt K S
CrossesWolf Br
LocationS 32 T 67 N R 9 W
RouteState Highway 0K
Coordinates40.56264, -91.90907
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating50.6 US tons
Inventory rating30.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 10
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic144 (2024)
Projected traffic209 by 2044
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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 K S over Wolf Br built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt K S over Wolf 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Rt K S over Wolf Br carry?

About 144 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Rt K S over Wolf Br?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Rt K S over Wolf Br?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.