US Bridges

Wallaby RD over Hutchison Br

Poor

Newton County, Missouri · S 22 T 26 N R 29 W · Structure no. 20459

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected January 2025
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
73 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
350
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wallaby RD over Hutchison Br is a steel truss - thru carrying Wallaby RD over Hutchison Br in Newton County, Missouri. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 350 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 543 by 2044. The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesWallaby RD
CrossesHutchison Br
LocationS 22 T 26 N R 29 W
RouteCounty Highway 261
CountyNewton County
StateMissouri
Coordinates36.9498, -94.0805
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating33.7 US tons
Inventory rating15.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length73 ft (22.3 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.2 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic350 (2024)
Projected traffic543 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$676,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wallaby RD over Hutchison Br built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wallaby RD over Hutchison Br 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 2025.

How much traffic does Wallaby RD over Hutchison Br carry?

About 350 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Wallaby RD over Hutchison Br?

The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Wallaby RD over Hutchison Br?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.