US Bridges

Mount Vernon ST over Wilson CR

Fair

Greene County, Missouri · S 21 T 29 N R 22 W · Structure no. 23412

Built
1900
125 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,580
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mount Vernon ST over Wilson CR is a concrete culvert carrying Mount Vernon ST over Wilson CR in Greene County, Missouri. It was built in 1900, so it is 125 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 4,580 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,870 by 2044. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesMount Vernon ST
CrossesWilson CR
LocationS 21 T 29 N R 22 W
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates37.20484, -93.33534
Functional classUrban Collector

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 protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.5 US tons
Inventory rating43.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadOther
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,580 (2024)
Projected traffic6,870 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Mount Vernon ST over Wilson CR built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mount Vernon ST over Wilson 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Mount Vernon ST over Wilson CR carry?

About 4,580 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Mount Vernon ST over Wilson CR?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Mount Vernon ST over Wilson CR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.