US Bridges

Wolf Creek RD over Wolf CR

FairPosted for load

Warren County, Missouri · S 15 T 45 N R 1 W · Structure no. 16901

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
55 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wolf Creek RD over Wolf CR is a concrete continuous slab carrying Wolf Creek RD over Wolf CR in Warren County, Missouri. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 30 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 48 by 2044. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesWolf Creek RD
CrossesWolf CR
LocationS 15 T 45 N R 1 W
RouteCounty Highway 136
CountyWarren County
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.64969, -91.01006
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating18.8 US tons
Inventory rating13.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans10
Design loadOther
Structure length55 ft (16.8 m)
Longest span3 ft (0.9 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.2 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2024)
Projected traffic48 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 Wolf Creek RD over Wolf CR built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wolf Creek RD over Wolf 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Wolf Creek RD over Wolf CR carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Wolf Creek RD over Wolf CR?

The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 3 ft (0.9 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns Wolf Creek RD over Wolf CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.