US Bridges

Rt W E over Wildcat CR

FairPosted for load

Putnam County, Missouri · S 25 T 65 N R 17 W · Structure no. 9381

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
97 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
153
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt W E over Wildcat CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rt W E over Wildcat CR in Putnam County, Missouri. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 85 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 153 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 191 by 2044. The structure is 97 ft (29.6 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.1 mi (34 km).

Location

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CarriesRt W E
CrossesWildcat CR
LocationS 25 T 65 N R 17 W
RouteState Highway 0W
CountyPutnam County
StateMissouri
Coordinates40.4114, -92.75239
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 rating24.8 US tons
Inventory rating12.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 10
Structure length97 ft (29.6 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic153 (2024)
Projected traffic191 by 2044
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.1 mi (34 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 W E over Wildcat CR built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.

What condition is Rt W 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 2023.

How much traffic does Rt W E over Wildcat CR carry?

About 153 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Rt W E over Wildcat CR?

The structure is 97 ft (29.6 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Rt W E over Wildcat CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.