US Bridges

487 TH Road over Br of Wildcat CR

Good

Gentry County, Missouri · S 2 T 62 N R 32 W · Structure no. 32865

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

487 TH Road over Br of Wildcat CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 487 TH Road over Br of Wildcat CR in Gentry County, Missouri. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 5 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 6 by 2044. The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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Carries487 TH Road
CrossesBr of Wildcat CR
LocationS 2 T 62 N R 32 W
RouteCounty Highway 390
CountyGentry County
StateMissouri
Coordinates40.20306, -94.46806
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.5 US tons
Inventory rating36.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length35 ft (10.6 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.3 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.2 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5 (2024)
Projected traffic6 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 487 TH Road over Br of Wildcat CR built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is 487 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 487 TH Road over Br of Wildcat CR carry?

About 5 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is 487 TH Road over Br of Wildcat CR?

The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.3 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns 487 TH Road over Br of Wildcat CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.