US Bridges

Old Havana Trail over Wheeler CR

Fair

Gentry County, Missouri · S 22 T 61 N R 30 W · Structure no. 24571

Built
1988
37 years old, rebuilt 2005
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
80 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
35
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Havana Trail over Wheeler CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old Havana Trail over Wheeler CR in Gentry County, Missouri. It was built in 1988 and reconstructed in 2005, so it is 37 years old, younger 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 5 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 35 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 40 by 2044. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

Location

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CarriesOld Havana Trail
CrossesWheeler CR
LocationS 22 T 61 N R 30 W
RouteCounty Highway 512
CountyGentry County
StateMissouri
Coordinates40.07372, -94.25547
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating37.7 US tons
Inventory rating22.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans3
Design loadOther
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35 (2024)
Projected traffic40 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$407,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old Havana Trail over Wheeler CR built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2005.

What condition is Old Havana Trail over Wheeler 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does Old Havana Trail over Wheeler CR carry?

About 35 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Old Havana Trail over Wheeler CR?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Old Havana Trail over Wheeler CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.