US Bridges

Rt Ww E over Wilson Bayou

Good

New Madrid County, Missouri · S 7 T 23 N R 15 E · Structure no. 35431

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
95 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
353
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt Ww E over Wilson Bayou is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rt Ww E over Wilson Bayou in New Madrid County, Missouri. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 353 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 547 by 2044. The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesRt Ww E
CrossesWilson Bayou
LocationS 7 T 23 N R 15 E
RouteState Highway 0WW
Coordinates36.59889, -89.4167
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81.4 US tons
Inventory rating32.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length95 ft (29 m)
Longest span92 ft (28 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic353 (2024)
Projected traffic547 by 2044
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rt Ww E over Wilson Bayou built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt Ww E over Wilson Bayou 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Rt Ww E over Wilson Bayou carry?

About 353 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Rt Ww E over Wilson Bayou?

The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Rt Ww E over Wilson Bayou?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.