US Bridges

Cave Creek RD over Wolf CR

Fair

Cooper County, Missouri · S 30 T 48 N R 15 W · Structure no. 14695

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1987
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
55
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cave Creek RD over Wolf CR is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Cave Creek RD over Wolf CR in Cooper County, Missouri. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1987, so it is 95 years old, older 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 55 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 72 by 2044. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesCave Creek RD
CrossesWolf CR
LocationS 30 T 48 N R 15 W
RouteCounty Highway 73
CountyCooper County
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.8895, -92.59767
Functional classRural 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating65.5 US tons
Inventory rating29.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic55 (2024)
Projected traffic72 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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$234,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cave Creek RD over Wolf CR built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.

What condition is Cave Creek RD over Wolf 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Cave Creek RD over Wolf CR carry?

About 55 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Cave Creek RD over Wolf CR?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Cave Creek RD over Wolf CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.