US Bridges

Rt W S over Br of Asher CR

Fair

Wayne County, Missouri · S 3 T 26 N R 6 E · Structure no. 8807

Built
1932
93 years old, rebuilt 1964
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
450
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt W S over Br of Asher CR is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Rt W S over Br of Asher CR in Wayne County, Missouri. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 1964, so it is 93 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 450 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 653 by 2044. The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

CarriesRt W S
CrossesBr of Asher CR
LocationS 3 T 26 N R 6 E
RouteState Highway 0W
Coordinates36.93671, -90.39829
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 inspectionFebruary 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating41.7 US tons
Inventory rating24.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadOther
Structure length31 ft (9.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic450 (2024)
Projected traffic653 by 2044
Trucks10%
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 Br of Asher CR built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1964.

What condition is Rt W S over Br of Asher 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Rt W S over Br of Asher CR carry?

About 450 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Rt W S over Br of Asher CR?

The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Rt W S over Br of Asher CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.