US Bridges

Mo 47 S over Wimmer CR

Fair

Franklin County, Missouri · S 26 T 43 N R 1 W · Structure no. 335

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
50 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
19,780
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 47 S over Wimmer CR is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Mo 47 S over Wimmer CR in Franklin County, Missouri. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 19,780 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 37,582 by 2044. The structure is 50 ft (15.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesMo 47 S
CrossesWimmer CR
LocationS 26 T 43 N R 1 W
RouteState Highway 47
CountyFranklin County
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.45299, -91.00144
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.5 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length50 ft (15.1 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,780 (2024)
Projected traffic37,582 by 2044
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Mo 47 S over Wimmer CR built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mo 47 S over Wimmer 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 Mo 47 S over Wimmer CR carry?

About 19,780 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Mo 47 S over Wimmer CR?

The structure is 50 ft (15.1 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Mo 47 S over Wimmer CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.