US Bridges

NW Cookingham DR E over Wildcat CR

Fair

Platte County, Missouri · S 24 T 52 N R 34 W · Structure no. 8515

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,115
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NW Cookingham DR E over Wildcat CR is a concrete culvert carrying NW Cookingham DR E over Wildcat CR in Platte County, Missouri. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 2,115 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,019 by 2044. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesNW Cookingham DR E
CrossesWildcat CR
LocationS 24 T 52 N R 34 W
RouteCity Street 0
CountyPlatte County
StateMissouri
Coordinates39.3109, -94.66846
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 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
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating26.8 US tons
Inventory rating15.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadOther
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,115 (2024)
Projected traffic4,019 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 NW Cookingham DR E over Wildcat CR built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is NW Cookingham DR E over Wildcat CR 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does NW Cookingham DR E over Wildcat CR carry?

About 2,115 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is NW Cookingham DR E over Wildcat CR?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns NW Cookingham DR E over Wildcat CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.