US Bridges

Gate Pl over Wildcat CR

Good

Mercer County, Missouri · S 26 T 65 N R 24 W · Structure no. 34955

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
35 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gate Pl over Wildcat CR is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Gate Pl over Wildcat CR in Mercer County, Missouri. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 10 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 11 by 2044. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesGate Pl
CrossesWildcat CR
LocationS 26 T 65 N R 24 W
RouteCounty Highway 318
Coordinates40.396, -93.57442
Functional classRural Local

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.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36.7 US tons
Inventory rating21.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2024)
Projected traffic11 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Gate Pl over Wildcat CR built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is Gate Pl over Wildcat CR 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Gate Pl over Wildcat CR carry?

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

How long is Gate Pl over Wildcat CR?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Gate Pl over Wildcat CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.