US Bridges

Rt W S over Yeater CR

Fair

Warren County, Missouri · S 25 T 48 N R 2 W · Structure no. 7871

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,548
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt W S over Yeater CR is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Rt W S over Yeater CR in Warren County, Missouri. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 1,548 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,096 by 2044. The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

CarriesRt W S
CrossesYeater CR
LocationS 25 T 48 N R 2 W
RouteState Highway 0W
Coordinates38.89756, -91.18954
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.6 US tons
Inventory rating29.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 10
Structure length31 ft (9.5 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,548 (2024)
Projected traffic3,096 by 2044
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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 W S over Yeater CR built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt W S over Yeater 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Rt W S over Yeater CR carry?

About 1,548 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is Rt W S over Yeater CR?

The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Rt W S over Yeater CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.