US Bridges

Rt V E over Little Wolf CR

Fair

Montgomery County, Missouri · S 23 T 49 N R 5 W · Structure no. 8787

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
933
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt V E over Little Wolf CR is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Rt V E over Little Wolf CR in Montgomery County, Missouri. It was built in 1932, so it is 93 years old, older 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 933 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,353 by 2044. The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.1 mi (34 km).

Location

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CarriesRt V E
CrossesLittle Wolf CR
LocationS 23 T 49 N R 5 W
RouteState Highway 0V
CountyMontgomery County
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.9937, -91.43249
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionSeptember 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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating43.7 US tons
Inventory rating25.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 10
Structure length21 ft (6.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic933 (2024)
Projected traffic1,353 by 2044
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.1 mi (34 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$306,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rt V E over Little Wolf CR built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt V E over Little Wolf 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Rt V E over Little Wolf CR carry?

About 933 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Rt V E over Little Wolf CR?

The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Rt V E over Little Wolf CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.