US Bridges

US 50 E over Wiggins CR

Fair

Gasconade County, Missouri · S 20 T 43 N R 6 W · Structure no. 3211

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
46 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,700
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 50 E over Wiggins CR is a concrete continuous culvert carrying US 50 E over Wiggins CR in Gasconade County, Missouri. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 2,700 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,725 by 2044. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 36 mi (58 km).

CarriesUS 50 E
CrossesWiggins CR
LocationS 20 T 43 N R 6 W
RouteU.S. Route 50
Coordinates38.46633, -91.62349
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating66.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length46 ft (14 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 traffic2,700 (2024)
Projected traffic4,725 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed36 mi (58 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 US 50 E over Wiggins CR built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 50 E over Wiggins 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does US 50 E over Wiggins CR carry?

About 2,700 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is US 50 E over Wiggins CR?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns US 50 E over Wiggins CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.