US Bridges

Prohibition RD over Wolf CR

PoorPosted for load

Montgomery County, Missouri · S 5 T 49 N R 4 W · Structure no. 17082

Built
1912
113 years old, rebuilt 1999
Condition
Poor
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
15
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Prohibition RD over Wolf CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Prohibition RD over Wolf CR in Montgomery County, Missouri. It was built in 1912 and reconstructed in 1999, so it is 113 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 15 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 19 by 2043. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesProhibition RD
CrossesWolf CR
LocationS 5 T 49 N R 4 W
RouteCounty Highway 142
Coordinates39.048, -91.39014
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Channel and channel protection3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating13.9 US tons
Inventory rating7.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.3 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15 (2023)
Projected traffic19 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$289,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Prohibition RD over Wolf CR built?

It was built in 1912, making it 113 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.

What condition is Prohibition RD over Wolf 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does Prohibition RD over Wolf CR carry?

About 15 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Prohibition RD over Wolf CR?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns Prohibition RD over Wolf CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.