US Bridges

Wheeler ST over Trib of Hickory CR

Good

Newton County, Missouri · S 19 T 25 N R 32 W · Structure no. 28496

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
69 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wheeler ST over Trib of Hickory CR is a concrete continuous slab carrying Wheeler ST over Trib of Hickory CR in Newton County, Missouri. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 330 by 2044. The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesWheeler ST
CrossesTrib of Hickory CR
LocationS 19 T 25 N R 32 W
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates36.87586, -94.37247
Functional classUrban 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating26.8 US tons
Inventory rating15.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadOther
Structure length69 ft (21 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2024)
Projected traffic330 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal 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 Wheeler ST over Trib of Hickory CR built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wheeler ST over Trib of Hickory CR 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 2024.

How much traffic does Wheeler ST over Trib of Hickory CR carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Wheeler ST over Trib of Hickory CR?

The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Wheeler ST over Trib of Hickory CR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency and maintained by the County Highway Agency.