US Bridges

Rt U S over Br Wallen CR

Fair

Washington County, Missouri · S 5 T 36 N R 3 E · Structure no. 6809

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
65 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,124
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt U S over Br Wallen CR is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Rt U S over Br Wallen CR in Washington County, Missouri. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 1,124 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,574 by 2044. The structure is 65 ft (19.7 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 km).

CarriesRt U S
CrossesBr Wallen CR
LocationS 5 T 36 N R 3 E
RouteState Highway 0U
Coordinates37.86684, -90.71727
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 rating47.6 US tons
Inventory rating28.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 10
Structure length65 ft (19.7 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,124 (2024)
Projected traffic1,574 by 2044
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.2 mi (39 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 U S over Br Wallen CR built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt U S over Br Wallen 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 U S over Br Wallen CR carry?

About 1,124 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Rt U S over Br Wallen CR?

The structure is 65 ft (19.7 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Rt U S over Br Wallen CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.