US Bridges

Wieda RD over Pierce CR

Good

Franklin County, Missouri · S 31 T 41 N R 2 E · Structure no. 31054

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
107 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wieda RD over Pierce CR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wieda RD over Pierce CR in Franklin County, Missouri. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 90 by 2043. The structure is 107 ft (32.7 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesWieda RD
CrossesPierce CR
LocationS 31 T 41 N R 2 E
RouteCounty Highway 291
Coordinates38.25072, -90.84687
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating88.3 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length107 ft (32.7 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.6 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2023)
Projected traffic90 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 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 Wieda RD over Pierce CR built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wieda RD over Pierce 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Wieda RD over Pierce CR carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Wieda RD over Pierce CR?

The structure is 107 ft (32.7 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.6 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Wieda RD over Pierce CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.