US Bridges

Dunklin ST over Wears CR

Good

Cole County, Missouri · S 7 T 44 N R 11 W · Structure no. 36645

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
90 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10,215
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dunklin ST over Wears CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Dunklin ST over Wears CR in Cole County, Missouri. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 10,215 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,855 by 2044. The structure is 90 ft (27.3 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesDunklin ST
CrossesWears CR
LocationS 7 T 44 N R 11 W
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates38.57659, -92.18225
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating106.2 US tons
Inventory rating63.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length90 ft (27.3 m)
Longest span87 ft (26.4 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.2 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,215 (2024)
Projected traffic16,855 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Dunklin ST over Wears CR built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dunklin ST over Wears CR 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 Dunklin ST over Wears CR carry?

About 10,215 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Dunklin ST over Wears CR?

The structure is 90 ft (27.3 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.4 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns Dunklin ST over Wears CR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.