Rt N E over Whetstone CR
PoorWright County, Missouri · S 21 T 29 N R 13 W · Structure no. 1659
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 294 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 730
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Rt N E over Whetstone CR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rt N E over Whetstone CR in Wright County, Missouri. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 years old, older than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 730 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,132 by 2044. The structure is 294 ft (89.6 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Rt N E over Whetstone CR built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.
What condition is Rt N E over Whetstone CR in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.
How much traffic does Rt N E over Whetstone CR carry?
About 730 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Rt N E over Whetstone CR?
The structure is 294 ft (89.6 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns Rt N E over Whetstone CR?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.