US Bridges

Virginia Ave over Wilkerson CR

Fair

Clay County, Missouri · S 1 T 52 N R 33 W · Structure no. 17785

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
37 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
194
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Virginia Ave over Wilkerson CR is a concrete culvert carrying Virginia Ave over Wilkerson CR in Clay County, Missouri. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 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 194 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 301 by 2044. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesVirginia Ave
CrossesWilkerson CR
LocationS 1 T 52 N R 33 W
RouteCounty Highway 162
CountyClay County
StateMissouri
Coordinates39.35164, -94.55632
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating54.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadOther
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic194 (2024)
Projected traffic301 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Virginia Ave over Wilkerson CR built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Virginia Ave over Wilkerson 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Virginia Ave over Wilkerson CR carry?

About 194 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Virginia Ave over Wilkerson CR?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Virginia Ave over Wilkerson CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.