US Bridges

County RD E-525 over Br Lit Wilson CR

PoorPosted for load

Polk County, Missouri · S 24 T 32 N R 21 W · Structure no. 23488

Built
1900
125 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
27 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
80
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County RD E-525 over Br Lit Wilson CR is a concrete continuous culvert carrying County RD E-525 over Br Lit Wilson CR in Polk County, Missouri. It was built in 1900, so it is 125 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 80 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 116 by 2044. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCounty RD E-525
CrossesBr Lit Wilson CR
LocationS 24 T 32 N R 21 W
RouteCounty Highway 410
Coordinates37.48287, -93.19322
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating14.9 US tons
Inventory rating8.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadOther
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80 (2024)
Projected traffic116 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$225,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County RD E-525 over Br Lit Wilson CR built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025.

What condition is County RD E-525 over Br Lit Wilson CR 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does County RD E-525 over Br Lit Wilson CR carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is County RD E-525 over Br Lit Wilson CR?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns County RD E-525 over Br Lit Wilson CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.