US Bridges

Mcguire RD over W Fk Wakenda CR

Fair

Ray County, Missouri · S 16 T 52 N R 26 W · Structure no. 29438

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
45
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mcguire RD over W Fk Wakenda CR is a concrete slab carrying Mcguire RD over W Fk Wakenda CR in Ray County, Missouri. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 years old, younger 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 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesMcguire RD
CrossesW Fk Wakenda CR
LocationS 16 T 52 N R 26 W
RouteCounty Highway 276
CountyRay County
StateMissouri
Coordinates39.31227, -93.81408
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 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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating89.3 US tons
Inventory rating53.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic45 (2023)
Projected traffic61 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Mcguire RD over W Fk Wakenda CR built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

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

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

How long is Mcguire RD over W Fk Wakenda CR?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Mcguire RD over W Fk Wakenda CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.