US Bridges

Rt V E over Wimmer CR

Fair

Franklin County, Missouri · S 23 T 43 N R 1 W · Structure no. 7856

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,052
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt V E over Wimmer CR is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Rt V E over Wimmer CR in Franklin County, Missouri. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 2,052 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,899 by 2044. The structure is 29 ft (8.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

Location

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CarriesRt V E
CrossesWimmer CR
LocationS 23 T 43 N R 1 W
RouteState Highway 0V
CountyFranklin County
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.45511, -91.0003
Functional classUrban Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.6 US tons
Inventory rating27.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 10
Structure length29 ft (8.9 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,052 (2024)
Projected traffic3,899 by 2044
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Rt V E over Wimmer CR built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt V E 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 Rt V E over Wimmer CR carry?

About 2,052 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Rt V E over Wimmer CR?

The structure is 29 ft (8.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Rt V E over Wimmer CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.