US Bridges

219 S over Wards CR

Fair

Wayne County, Missouri · S 14 T 29 N R 5 E · Structure no. 4954

Built
1926
99 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
322
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

219 S over Wards CR is a concrete tee beam carrying 219 S over Wards CR in Wayne County, Missouri. It was built in 1926, so it is 99 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 322 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 467 by 2044. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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Carries219 S
CrossesWards CR
LocationS 14 T 29 N R 5 E
RouteCounty Highway 219
CountyWayne County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.18463, -90.46383
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.5 US tons
Inventory rating33.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic322 (2024)
Projected traffic467 by 2044
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 219 S over Wards CR built?

It was built in 1926, making it 99 years old in 2025.

What condition is 219 S over Wards 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 219 S over Wards CR carry?

About 322 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is 219 S over Wards CR?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns 219 S over Wards CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.