US Bridges

Wakefield Ave over Richland Drain Dtc

Good

Scott County, Missouri · S 23 T 26 N R 13 E · Structure no. 34704

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
82 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
150
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wakefield Ave over Richland Drain Dtc is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Wakefield Ave over Richland Drain Dtc in Scott County, Missouri. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 years old, younger 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 50% of them trucks, projected to reach 218 by 2043. The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesWakefield Ave
CrossesRichland Drain Dtc
LocationS 23 T 26 N R 13 E
RouteCounty Highway 400
Coordinates36.88303, -89.62406
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.5 US tons
Inventory rating49.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length82 ft (25 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2023)
Projected traffic218 by 2043
Trucks50%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wakefield Ave over Richland Drain Dtc built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wakefield Ave over Richland Drain Dtc 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Wakefield Ave over Richland Drain Dtc carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 50% are trucks.

How long is Wakefield Ave over Richland Drain Dtc?

The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Wakefield Ave over Richland Drain Dtc?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.