US Bridges

440 TH Road over Br of Wildcat CR

Good

Gentry County, Missouri · S 24 T 63 N R 33 W · Structure no. 28508

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
35
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

440 TH Road over Br of Wildcat CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 440 TH Road over Br of Wildcat CR in Gentry County, Missouri. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 35 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 40 by 2044. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Carries440 TH Road
CrossesBr of Wildcat CR
LocationS 24 T 63 N R 33 W
RouteCounty Highway 276
Coordinates40.24489, -94.55605
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.6 US tons
Inventory rating30.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35 (2024)
Projected traffic40 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 440 TH Road over Br of Wildcat CR built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is 440 TH Road over Br of Wildcat 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does 440 TH Road over Br of Wildcat CR carry?

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

How long is 440 TH Road over Br of Wildcat CR?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns 440 TH Road over Br of Wildcat CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.