US Bridges

Jefferson ST over E Br of Wears Cree

Fair

Cole County, Missouri · S 7 T 44 N R 11 W · Structure no. 19357

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
8,992
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jefferson ST over E Br of Wears Cree is a concrete culvert carrying Jefferson ST over E Br of Wears Cree in Cole County, Missouri. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger 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 8,992 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,837 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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CarriesJefferson ST
CrossesE Br of Wears Cree
LocationS 7 T 44 N R 11 W
RouteCity Street 0
CountyCole County
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.57389, -92.17594
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
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 traffic8,992 (2024)
Projected traffic14,837 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 Jefferson ST over E Br of Wears Cree built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jefferson ST over E Br of Wears Cree 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 Jefferson ST over E Br of Wears Cree carry?

About 8,992 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Jefferson ST over E Br of Wears Cree?

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

Who owns Jefferson ST over E Br of Wears Cree?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.