High ST over Wears Creek Missouri Bl
PoorCole County, Missouri · S 7 T 44 N R 11 W · Structure no. 19318
- Built
- 1949
- 76 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 867 ft
- 12 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,685
- 2024 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
High ST over Wears Creek Missouri Bl is a concrete tee beam carrying High ST over Wears Creek Missouri Bl in Cole County, Missouri. It was built in 1949, so it is 76 years old, older than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 5,685 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,380 by 2044. The structure is 867 ft (264.3 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was High ST over Wears Creek Missouri Bl built?
It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.
What condition is High ST over Wears Creek Missouri Bl in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.
How much traffic does High ST over Wears Creek Missouri Bl carry?
About 5,685 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is High ST over Wears Creek Missouri Bl?
The structure is 867 ft (264.3 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.
Who owns High ST over Wears Creek Missouri Bl?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.