US Bridges

W Stadium Blvd over Wears Creek

Fair

Cole County, Missouri · S 11 T 44 N R 12 W · Structure no. 19340

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,162
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

W Stadium Blvd over Wears Creek is a concrete culvert carrying W Stadium Blvd over Wears Creek in Cole County, Missouri. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 6,162 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,167 by 2044. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesW Stadium Blvd
CrossesWears Creek
LocationS 11 T 44 N R 12 W
RouteCity Street 0
CountyCole County
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.57511, -92.21627
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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
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 spans3
Design loadOther
Structure length44 ft (13.4 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 traffic6,162 (2024)
Projected traffic10,167 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 W Stadium Blvd over Wears Creek built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is W Stadium Blvd over Wears Creek 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 W Stadium Blvd over Wears Creek carry?

About 6,162 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is W Stadium Blvd over Wears Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m).

Who owns W Stadium Blvd over Wears Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.