US Bridges

Kansas ST over Wears Creek

Fair

Cole County, Missouri · S 12 T 44 N R 12 W · Structure no. 19351

Built
1900
125 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Steel Continuous
Length
46 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,695
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kansas ST over Wears Creek is a steel continuous arch - deck carrying Kansas ST over Wears Creek in Cole County, Missouri. It was built in 1900, so it is 125 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 2,695 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,447 by 2044. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesKansas ST
CrossesWears Creek
LocationS 12 T 44 N R 12 W
RouteCity Street 0
CountyCole County
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.57644, -92.19037
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating54.6 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadOther
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,695 (2024)
Projected traffic4,447 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 Kansas ST over Wears Creek built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025.

What condition is Kansas ST 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 Kansas ST over Wears Creek carry?

About 2,695 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Kansas ST over Wears Creek?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Kansas ST over Wears Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.