US Bridges

E 155 ST over W Fk Wakenda CR

Fair

Ray County, Missouri · S 20 T 53 N R 26 W · Structure no. 17310

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
62 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
40
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

E 155 ST over W Fk Wakenda CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying E 155 ST over W Fk Wakenda CR in Ray County, Missouri. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1993, so it is 95 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 40 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 54 by 2043. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesE 155 ST
CrossesW Fk Wakenda CR
LocationS 20 T 53 N R 26 W
RouteCounty Highway 148
CountyRay County
StateMissouri
Coordinates39.37201, -93.82742
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.
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating51.6 US tons
Inventory rating30.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.7 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2023)
Projected traffic54 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$321,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was E 155 ST over W Fk Wakenda CR built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.

What condition is E 155 ST 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 E 155 ST over W Fk Wakenda CR carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is E 155 ST over W Fk Wakenda CR?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns E 155 ST over W Fk Wakenda CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.