US Bridges

Wildlife RD over Lamine Rvr

PoorPosted for load

Cooper County, Missouri · S 26 T 46 N R 19 W · Structure no. 19893

Built
1900
125 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected December 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
285 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wildlife RD over Lamine Rvr is a steel truss - thru carrying Wildlife RD over Lamine Rvr in Cooper County, Missouri. It was built in 1900, so it is 125 years old, older than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 65 by 2044. The structure is 285 ft (86.9 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesWildlife RD
CrossesLamine Rvr
LocationS 26 T 46 N R 19 W
RouteCounty Highway 238
Coordinates38.72778, -92.97797
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Superstructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating5 US tons
Inventory rating3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1 (+5 approach)
Design loadOther
Structure length285 ft (86.9 m)
Longest span160 ft (48.8 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.3 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck13 ft (4.1 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2024)
Projected traffic65 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.8 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wildlife RD over Lamine Rvr built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wildlife RD over Lamine Rvr in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in December 2023.

How much traffic does Wildlife RD over Lamine Rvr carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Wildlife RD over Lamine Rvr?

The structure is 285 ft (86.9 m) long with a longest span of 160 ft (48.8 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns Wildlife RD over Lamine Rvr?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.