US Bridges

Mo 97 S over Wilder Br

Good

Lawrence County, Missouri · S 13 T 29 N R 28 W · Structure no. 36755

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
900
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 97 S over Wilder Br is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Mo 97 S over Wilder Br in Lawrence County, Missouri. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 years old, younger than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 900 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,305 by 2044. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

CarriesMo 97 S
CrossesWilder Br
LocationS 13 T 29 N R 28 W
RouteState Highway 97
Coordinates37.23074, -93.94618
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74.4 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic900 (2024)
Projected traffic1,305 by 2044
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mo 97 S over Wilder Br built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mo 97 S over Wilder Br in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.

How much traffic does Mo 97 S over Wilder Br carry?

About 900 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Mo 97 S over Wilder Br?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 97 S over Wilder Br?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.