US Bridges

Mo 246 E over Wolf Br

Fair

Nodaway County, Missouri · S 17 T 66 N R 33 W · Structure no. 9698

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
381
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 246 E over Wolf Br is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Mo 246 E over Wolf Br in Nodaway County, Missouri. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 381 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 495 by 2044. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 28 mi (45 km).

Location

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CarriesMo 246 E
CrossesWolf Br
LocationS 17 T 66 N R 33 W
RouteState Highway 246
CountyNodaway County
StateMissouri
Coordinates40.51658, -94.66672
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 inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73.4 US tons
Inventory rating43.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic381 (2024)
Projected traffic495 by 2044
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed28 mi (45 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mo 246 E over Wolf Br built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mo 246 E over Wolf Br 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Mo 246 E over Wolf Br carry?

About 381 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is Mo 246 E over Wolf Br?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 246 E over Wolf Br?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.