US Bridges

Mo 123 S over Wollard Br

Fair

Polk County, Missouri · S 5 T 34 N R 24 W · Structure no. 4971

Built
1926
99 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
626
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 123 S over Wollard Br is a concrete tee beam carrying Mo 123 S over Wollard Br in Polk County, Missouri. It was built in 1926, so it is 99 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 626 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,002 by 2044. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.2 mi (55 km).

CarriesMo 123 S
CrossesWollard Br
LocationS 5 T 34 N R 24 W
RouteState Highway 123
Coordinates37.71485, -93.57399
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.6 US tons
Inventory rating28.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.2 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic626 (2024)
Projected traffic1,002 by 2044
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed34.2 mi (55 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 123 S over Wollard Br built?

It was built in 1926, making it 99 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mo 123 S over Wollard 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Mo 123 S over Wollard Br carry?

About 626 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Mo 123 S over Wollard Br?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 123 S over Wollard Br?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.