US Bridges

Hyacinth Trail over Wildcat CR

Fair

Putnam County, Missouri · S 8 T 64 N R 16 W · Structure no. 21450

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hyacinth Trail over Wildcat CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hyacinth Trail over Wildcat CR in Putnam County, Missouri. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 years old, younger 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 6 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 10 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 11 by 2044. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesHyacinth Trail
CrossesWildcat CR
LocationS 8 T 64 N R 16 W
RouteCounty Highway 307
Coordinates40.36855, -92.72347
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36.7 US tons
Inventory rating16.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2024)
Projected traffic11 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hyacinth Trail over Wildcat CR built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hyacinth Trail 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Hyacinth Trail over Wildcat CR carry?

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

How long is Hyacinth Trail over Wildcat CR?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Hyacinth Trail over Wildcat CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.