US Bridges

357 TH ST over Br of Wildcat CR

Poor

Gentry County, Missouri · S 2 T 62 N R 32 W · Structure no. 31666

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

357 TH ST over Br of Wildcat CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 357 TH ST over Br of Wildcat CR in Gentry County, Missouri. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 years old, younger than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 20 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 23 by 2044. The structure is 40 ft (12.3 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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Carries357 TH ST
CrossesBr of Wildcat CR
LocationS 2 T 62 N R 32 W
RouteCounty Highway 308
CountyGentry County
StateMissouri
Coordinates40.20196, -94.46913
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40.7 US tons
Inventory rating23.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.3 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2024)
Projected traffic23 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$234,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 357 TH ST over Br of Wildcat CR built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is 357 TH ST over Br of Wildcat CR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in February 2023.

How much traffic does 357 TH ST over Br of Wildcat CR carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is 357 TH ST over Br of Wildcat CR?

The structure is 40 ft (12.3 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns 357 TH ST over Br of Wildcat CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.