US Bridges

Mccarty ST over Wears Creek

Good

Cole County, Missouri · S 7 T 44 N R 11 W · Structure no. 19359

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
73 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,400
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mccarty ST over Wears Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mccarty ST over Wears Creek in Cole County, Missouri. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 8,400 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,860 by 2044. The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long and 74 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesMccarty ST
CrossesWears Creek
LocationS 7 T 44 N R 11 W
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates38.58036, -92.17979
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 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 evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
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

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length73 ft (22.3 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width74 ft (22.6 m)
Roadway width59 ft (18 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,400 (2024)
Projected traffic13,860 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure5
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mccarty ST over Wears Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mccarty 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 Mccarty ST over Wears Creek carry?

About 8,400 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Mccarty ST over Wears Creek?

The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 74 ft wide.

Who owns Mccarty ST over Wears Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.