US Bridges

NE1150 over Wades CR

Fair

Henry County, Missouri · S 9 T 43 N R 25 W · Structure no. 15808

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
74 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

NE1150 over Wades CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NE1150 over Wades CR in Henry County, Missouri. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 70 by 2043. The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesNE1150
CrossesWades CR
LocationS 9 T 43 N R 25 W
RouteCounty Highway 100
CountyHenry County
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.5239, -93.68131
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.7 US tons
Inventory rating25.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 15
Structure length74 ft (22.6 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.6 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.8 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2023)
Projected traffic70 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 NE1150 over Wades CR built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is NE1150 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 NE1150 over Wades CR carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is NE1150 over Wades CR?

The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns NE1150 over Wades CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.