US Bridges

Rt Hh S over Wildcat Br

Fair

Phelps County, Missouri · S 21 T 38 N R 8 W · Structure no. 7206

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
41 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
407
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt Hh S over Wildcat Br is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Rt Hh S over Wildcat Br in Phelps County, Missouri. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 407 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 611 by 2044. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesRt Hh S
CrossesWildcat Br
LocationS 21 T 38 N R 8 W
RouteState Highway 0HH
CountyPhelps County
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.00236, -91.80738
Functional classRural Minor 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 inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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 rating42.7 US tons
Inventory rating25.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 10
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic407 (2024)
Projected traffic611 by 2044
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 Rt Hh S over Wildcat Br built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt Hh S over Wildcat 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Rt Hh S over Wildcat Br carry?

About 407 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Rt Hh S over Wildcat Br?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Rt Hh S over Wildcat Br?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.