US Bridges

Modot DR S over Wears CR

Fair

Cole County, Missouri · S 12 T 44 N R 12 W · Structure no. 4057

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
223 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
224
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Modot DR S over Wears CR is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Modot DR S over Wears CR in Cole County, Missouri. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 224 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 358 by 2044. The structure is 223 ft (68 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesModot DR S
CrossesWears CR
LocationS 12 T 44 N R 12 W
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates38.57808, -92.19564
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating85.3 US tons
Inventory rating50.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length223 ft (68 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.5 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic224 (2024)
Projected traffic358 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Modot DR S over Wears CR built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Modot DR S over Wears CR 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Modot DR S over Wears CR carry?

About 224 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Modot DR S over Wears CR?

The structure is 223 ft (68 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.5 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Modot DR S over Wears CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.