Bell Crossing RD over Br Whetstone CR
PoorPosted for loadWright County, Missouri · S 13 T 28 N R 12 W · Structure no. 17899
- Built
- 1955
- 70 years old, rebuilt 1965
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 22 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Bell Crossing RD over Br Whetstone CR is a concrete continuous slab carrying Bell Crossing RD over Br Whetstone CR in Wright County, Missouri. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 1965, so it is 70 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 50 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 70 by 2043. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Bell Crossing RD over Br Whetstone CR built?
It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1965.
What condition is Bell Crossing RD over Br 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does Bell Crossing RD over Br Whetstone CR carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Bell Crossing RD over Br Whetstone CR?
The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.
Who owns Bell Crossing RD over Br Whetstone CR?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.