US Bridges

Rt V S over Wolf Br

Fair

Knox County, Missouri · S 16 T 62 N R 10 W · Structure no. 7554

Built
1951
74 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
924
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt V S over Wolf Br is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Rt V S over Wolf Br in Knox County, Missouri. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 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 924 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,340 by 2044. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 km).

CarriesRt V S
CrossesWolf Br
LocationS 16 T 62 N R 10 W
RouteState Highway 0V
Coordinates40.17517, -92.00856
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating49.6 US tons
Inventory rating29.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 10
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic924 (2024)
Projected traffic1,340 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.2 mi (39 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 V S over Wolf Br built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt V S over Wolf Br 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Rt V S over Wolf Br carry?

About 924 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Rt V S over Wolf Br?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Rt V S over Wolf Br?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.