Woodchuck RD over S Indian CR
PoorPosted for loadMcDonald County, Missouri · S 1 T 23 N R 30 W · Structure no. 15709
- Built
- 1955
- 70 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 45 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 35
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Woodchuck RD over S Indian CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Woodchuck RD over S Indian CR in McDonald County, Missouri. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 years old, older 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 35 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 53 by 2044. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Woodchuck RD over S Indian CR built?
It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.
What condition is Woodchuck RD over S Indian 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 February 2025.
How much traffic does Woodchuck RD over S Indian CR carry?
About 35 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Woodchuck RD over S Indian CR?
The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.
Who owns Woodchuck RD over S Indian CR?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.