US Bridges

Rt Ww S over Hand CR

Fair

Henry County, Missouri · S 36 T 44 N R 24 W · Structure no. 545

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,268
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt Ww S over Hand CR is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Rt Ww S over Hand CR in Henry County, Missouri. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 1,268 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,902 by 2044. The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).

Location

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CarriesRt Ww S
CrossesHand CR
LocationS 36 T 44 N R 24 W
RouteState Highway 0WW
CountyHenry County
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.54579, -93.52521
Functional classRural Major 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 protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.4 US tons
Inventory rating46.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length22 ft (6.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,268 (2024)
Projected traffic1,902 by 2044
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.3 mi (31 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Rt Ww S over Hand CR built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt Ww S over Hand 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Rt Ww S over Hand CR carry?

About 1,268 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Rt Ww S over Hand CR?

The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Rt Ww S over Hand CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.