US Bridges

Rt Aa S over Wheeler CR

Fair

Stone County, Missouri · S 20 T 25 N R 23 W · Structure no. 2246

Built
1971
54 years old, rebuilt 2006
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
88 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
238
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt Aa S over Wheeler CR is a concrete continuous slab carrying Rt Aa S over Wheeler CR in Stone County, Missouri. It was built in 1971 and reconstructed in 2006, so it is 54 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 238 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 476 by 2044. The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 28 mi (45 km).

CarriesRt Aa S
CrossesWheeler CR
LocationS 20 T 25 N R 23 W
RouteState Highway 0AA
Coordinates36.85249, -93.47294
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating27.8 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length88 ft (26.8 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic238 (2024)
Projected traffic476 by 2044
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed28 mi (45 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Rt Aa S over Wheeler CR built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.

What condition is Rt Aa S over Wheeler 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Rt Aa S over Wheeler CR carry?

About 238 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Rt Aa S over Wheeler CR?

The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Rt Aa S over Wheeler CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.