US Bridges

Mt Carmel RD over Wrights CR

Fair

Miller County, Missouri · S 33 T 41 N R 15 W · Structure no. 16007

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
26 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mt Carmel RD over Wrights CR is a steel culvert carrying Mt Carmel RD over Wrights CR in Miller County, Missouri. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 years old, younger 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 5 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 170 by 2043. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesMt Carmel RD
CrossesWrights CR
LocationS 33 T 41 N R 15 W
RouteCounty Highway 106
CountyMiller County
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.26776, -92.58976
Functional classRural Local

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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadOther
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span4 ft (1.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2023)
Projected traffic170 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Mt Carmel RD over Wrights CR built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mt Carmel RD over Wrights CR 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Mt Carmel RD over Wrights CR carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Mt Carmel RD over Wrights CR?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 4 ft (1.2 m).

Who owns Mt Carmel RD over Wrights CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.