US Bridges

W Main ST over Wears Creek

Good

Cole County, Missouri · S 5 T 44 N R 11 W · Structure no. 19358

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,479
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

W Main ST over Wears Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying W Main ST over Wears Creek in Cole County, Missouri. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 years old, younger than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 8,479 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,990 by 2044. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesW Main ST
CrossesWears Creek
LocationS 5 T 44 N R 11 W
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates38.58067, -92.175
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.6 m)
Roadway width55 ft (16.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,479 (2024)
Projected traffic13,990 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure4
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 W Main ST over Wears Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is W Main ST over Wears Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does W Main ST over Wears Creek carry?

About 8,479 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is W Main ST over Wears Creek?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns W Main ST over Wears Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.