US Bridges

Mesa Ave over E Br of Wears CR

Fair

Cole County, Missouri · S 18 T 44 N R 11 W · Structure no. 19332

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
844
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mesa Ave over E Br of Wears CR is a steel culvert carrying Mesa Ave over E Br of Wears CR in Cole County, Missouri. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 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 844 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,393 by 2044. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesMesa Ave
CrossesE Br of Wears CR
LocationS 18 T 44 N R 11 W
RouteCity Street 0
CountyCole County
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.56024, -92.17792
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 protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: 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
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadOther
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic844 (2024)
Projected traffic1,393 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 Mesa Ave over E Br of Wears CR built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mesa Ave 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 Mesa Ave over E Br of Wears CR carry?

About 844 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Mesa Ave over E Br of Wears CR?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m).

Who owns Mesa Ave over E Br of Wears CR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.