Whispering Oaks DR over Smith CR
PoorPosted for loadHolt County, Missouri · S 12 T 59 N R 37 W · Structure no. 22272
- Built
- 1990
- 35 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 71 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 10
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Whispering Oaks DR over Smith CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Whispering Oaks DR over Smith CR in Holt County, Missouri. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 10 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 12 by 2044. The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Whispering Oaks DR over Smith CR built?
It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.
What condition is Whispering Oaks DR over Smith CR in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.
How much traffic does Whispering Oaks DR over Smith CR carry?
About 10 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Whispering Oaks DR over Smith CR?
The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.
Who owns Whispering Oaks DR over Smith CR?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.