US Bridges

Rockingham RD over W Fk Wakenda CR

Fair

Ray County, Missouri · S 35 T 53 N R 26 W · Structure no. 17041

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 1988
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
72 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
45
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rockingham RD over W Fk Wakenda CR is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Rockingham RD over W Fk Wakenda CR in Ray County, Missouri. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1988, 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 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 45 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 61 by 2043. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesRockingham RD
CrossesW Fk Wakenda CR
LocationS 35 T 53 N R 26 W
RouteCounty Highway 141
CountyRay County
StateMissouri
Coordinates39.35316, -93.77741
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating50.6 US tons
Inventory rating29.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length72 ft (21.9 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic45 (2023)
Projected traffic61 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Rockingham RD over W Fk Wakenda CR built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.

What condition is Rockingham RD over W 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 Rockingham RD over W Fk Wakenda CR carry?

About 45 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Rockingham RD over W Fk Wakenda CR?

The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Rockingham RD over W Fk Wakenda CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.