US Bridges

County RD 403 over Wet Fk CR

Fair

Wayne County, Missouri · S 30 T 27 N R 6 E · Structure no. 16531

Built
1924
101 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
45 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
70
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County RD 403 over Wet Fk CR is a concrete slab carrying County RD 403 over Wet Fk CR in Wayne County, Missouri. It was built in 1924, so it is 101 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 70 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 88 by 2044. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty RD 403
CrossesWet Fk CR
LocationS 30 T 27 N R 6 E
RouteCounty Highway 123
CountyWayne County
StateMissouri
Coordinates36.95878, -90.44927
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating40.7 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadOther
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.2 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic70 (2024)
Projected traffic88 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 County RD 403 over Wet Fk CR built?

It was built in 1924, making it 101 years old in 2025.

What condition is County RD 403 over Wet Fk 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does County RD 403 over Wet Fk CR carry?

About 70 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is County RD 403 over Wet Fk CR?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns County RD 403 over Wet Fk CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.