US Bridges

NE1250 over Wades CR

Fair

Henry County, Missouri · S 4 T 43 N R 25 W · Structure no. 15767

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
65 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
45
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

NE1250 over Wades CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NE1250 over Wades CR in Henry County, Missouri. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 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 45 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 63 by 2043. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

Location

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CarriesNE1250
CrossesWades CR
LocationS 4 T 43 N R 25 W
RouteCounty Highway 99
CountyHenry County
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.53848, -93.68977
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.6 US tons
Inventory rating32.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.6 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic45 (2023)
Projected traffic63 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.9 mi (40 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 NE1250 over Wades CR built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is NE1250 over Wades 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does NE1250 over Wades CR carry?

About 45 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is NE1250 over Wades CR?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns NE1250 over Wades CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.