US Bridges

Cardinal RD over Br E Fk Wakenda CR

Good

Ray County, Missouri · S 11 T 43 N R 26 W · Structure no. 16865

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
35
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cardinal RD over Br E Fk Wakenda CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cardinal RD over Br E Fk Wakenda CR in Ray County, Missouri. It was built in 1940, 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 35 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 47 by 2043. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCardinal RD
CrossesBr E Fk Wakenda CR
LocationS 11 T 43 N R 26 W
RouteCounty Highway 135
CountyRay County
StateMissouri
Coordinates39.41207, -93.77731
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.5 US tons
Inventory rating38.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.3 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35 (2023)
Projected traffic47 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cardinal RD over Br E Fk Wakenda CR built?

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

What condition is Cardinal RD over Br E Fk Wakenda CR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

How much traffic does Cardinal RD over Br E Fk Wakenda CR carry?

About 35 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Cardinal RD over Br E Fk Wakenda CR?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns Cardinal RD over Br E Fk Wakenda CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.