US Bridges

E Dunklin ST over E Br of Wears CR

Fair

Cole County, Missouri · S 18 T 44 N R 11 W · Structure no. 19329

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
8,058
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

E Dunklin ST over E Br of Wears CR is a concrete culvert carrying E Dunklin ST over E Br of Wears CR in Cole County, Missouri. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 8,058 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,296 by 2044. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesE Dunklin ST
CrossesE Br of Wears CR
LocationS 18 T 44 N R 11 W
RouteCity Street 0
CountyCole County
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.56792, -92.17008
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 protection8 Very GoodNo 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to 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 spans2
Design loadOther
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,058 (2024)
Projected traffic13,296 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 E Dunklin ST over E Br of Wears CR built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is E Dunklin 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 E Dunklin ST over E Br of Wears CR carry?

About 8,058 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

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

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns E Dunklin ST over E Br of Wears CR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.