Wayne ST over Old Little Rvr
PoorPosted for loadNew Madrid County, Missouri · S 18 T 21 N R 13 E · Structure no. 21126
- Built
- 1956
- 69 years old, rebuilt 2005
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 54 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 20
- 2023 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Wayne ST over Old Little Rvr is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wayne ST over Old Little Rvr in New Madrid County, Missouri. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 2005, so it is 69 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 4 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 20 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 27 by 2043. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Wayne ST over Old Little Rvr built?
It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2005.
What condition is Wayne ST over Old Little Rvr 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does Wayne ST over Old Little Rvr carry?
About 20 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Wayne ST over Old Little Rvr?
The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.1 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns Wayne ST over Old Little Rvr?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.