US Bridges

Wardsville RD over Moreau River

Fair

Cole County, Missouri · S 29 T 44 N R 11 W · Structure no. 19348

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 2001
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
493 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,100
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wardsville RD over Moreau River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wardsville RD over Moreau River in Cole County, Missouri. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 2001, 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 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 1,100 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,870 by 2044. The structure is 493 ft (150.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesWardsville RD
CrossesMoreau River
LocationS 29 T 44 N R 11 W
RouteCity Street 0
CountyCole County
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.53733, -92.16936
Functional classRural 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 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 above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating60.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+4 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length493 ft (150.3 m)
Longest span95 ft (29 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,100 (2024)
Projected traffic1,870 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Wardsville RD over Moreau River built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.

What condition is Wardsville RD over Moreau River 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 Wardsville RD over Moreau River carry?

About 1,100 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Wardsville RD over Moreau River?

The structure is 493 ft (150.3 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Wardsville RD over Moreau River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.