US Bridges

Miller ST over E Br of Wears CR

Fair

Cole County, Missouri · S 8 T 44 N R 11 W · Structure no. 19324

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
40 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,244
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Miller ST over E Br of Wears CR is a concrete culvert carrying Miller ST over E Br of Wears CR in Cole County, Missouri. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 1,244 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,053 by 2044. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesMiller ST
CrossesE Br of Wears CR
LocationS 8 T 44 N R 11 W
RouteCity Street 0
CountyCole County
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.56988, -92.16771
Functional classUrban Local

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 protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.6 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadOther
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,244 (2024)
Projected traffic2,053 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Miller ST over E Br of Wears CR built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Miller ST over E Br of Wears 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Miller ST over E Br of Wears CR carry?

About 1,244 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Miller ST over E Br of Wears CR?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Miller ST over E Br of Wears CR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.