US Bridges

County RD 526 over W Fk of Lost CR

Good

Wayne County, Missouri · S 5 T 27 N R 7 E · Structure no. 31263

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
223 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
40
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County RD 526 over W Fk of Lost CR is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County RD 526 over W Fk of Lost CR in Wayne County, Missouri. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 years old, younger than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 40 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 50 by 2044. The structure is 223 ft (68 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

CarriesCounty RD 526
CrossesW Fk of Lost CR
LocationS 5 T 27 N R 7 E
RouteCounty Highway 526
Coordinates37.04319, -90.31469
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating52.6 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length223 ft (68 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.6 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2024)
Projected traffic50 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 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 526 over W Fk of Lost CR built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is County RD 526 over W Fk of Lost CR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in December 2023.

How much traffic does County RD 526 over W Fk of Lost CR carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is County RD 526 over W Fk of Lost CR?

The structure is 223 ft (68 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.6 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns County RD 526 over W Fk of Lost CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.