US Bridges

Cardinal RD over E Fk Wakenda CR

Fair

Ray County, Missouri · S 22 T 53 N R 26 W · Structure no. 16949

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
75 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
35
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cardinal RD over E Fk Wakenda CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cardinal RD over E Fk Wakenda CR in Ray County, Missouri. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 1993, so it is 75 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 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 35 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 47 by 2043. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesCardinal RD
CrossesE Fk Wakenda CR
LocationS 22 T 53 N R 26 W
RouteCounty Highway 137
CountyRay County
StateMissouri
Coordinates39.39811, -93.77309
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.3 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.1 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35 (2023)
Projected traffic47 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 E Fk Wakenda CR built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.

What condition is Cardinal RD over E Fk Wakenda 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 May 2023.

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

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

How long is Cardinal RD over E Fk Wakenda CR?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.3 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns Cardinal RD over E Fk Wakenda CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.