US Bridges

White School RD over Wiemer CR

Fair

Miller County, Missouri · S 26 T 40 N R 12 W · Structure no. 28274

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

White School RD over Wiemer CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying White School RD over Wiemer CR in Miller County, Missouri. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 85 by 2043. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesWhite School RD
CrossesWiemer CR
LocationS 26 T 40 N R 12 W
RouteCounty Highway 200
CountyMiller County
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.17586, -92.21275
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, 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
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckAluminum
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.3 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2023)
Projected traffic85 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 White School RD over Wiemer CR built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is White School RD over Wiemer 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 White School RD over Wiemer CR carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is White School RD over Wiemer CR?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns White School RD over Wiemer CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.