US Bridges

Old Wmsberg RD over Loutre Rvr

Good

Montgomery County, Missouri · S 8 T 48 N R 6 W · Structure no. 18770

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
184 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
150
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Wmsberg RD over Loutre Rvr is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old Wmsberg RD over Loutre Rvr in Montgomery County, Missouri. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 188 by 2043. The structure is 184 ft (56.1 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesOld Wmsberg RD
CrossesLoutre Rvr
LocationS 8 T 48 N R 6 W
RouteCounty Highway 198
Coordinates38.94383, -91.61277
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating54.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length184 ft (56.1 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2023)
Projected traffic188 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 Old Wmsberg RD over Loutre Rvr built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Wmsberg RD over Loutre Rvr 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does Old Wmsberg RD over Loutre Rvr carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Old Wmsberg RD over Loutre Rvr?

The structure is 184 ft (56.1 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Old Wmsberg RD over Loutre Rvr?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.