US Bridges

Wild Plum Valley R over Wench CR

Good

Franklin County, Missouri · S 34 T 43 N R 2 W · Structure no. 34076

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
77 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
200
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wild Plum Valley R over Wench CR is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Wild Plum Valley R over Wench CR in Franklin County, Missouri. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 360 by 2043. The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesWild Plum Valley R
CrossesWench CR
LocationS 34 T 43 N R 2 W
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.4242, -90.77684
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating81.4 US tons
Inventory rating48.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length77 ft (23.5 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.6 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2023)
Projected traffic360 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wild Plum Valley R over Wench CR built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wild Plum Valley R over Wench 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 Wild Plum Valley R over Wench CR carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Wild Plum Valley R over Wench CR?

The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.6 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Wild Plum Valley R over Wench CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.