US Bridges

Old Springfield RD over Br of Wolf CR

Poor

Wright County, Missouri · S 11 T 28 N R 15 W · Structure no. 19779

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected December 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
80
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Springfield RD over Br of Wolf CR is a concrete slab carrying Old Springfield RD over Br of Wolf CR in Wright County, Missouri. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 80 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 112 by 2043. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesOld Springfield RD
CrossesBr of Wolf CR
LocationS 11 T 28 N R 15 W
RouteCounty Highway 233
Coordinates37.12317, -92.55506
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating54.6 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80 (2023)
Projected traffic112 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$255,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old Springfield RD over Br of Wolf CR built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Springfield RD over Br of Wolf 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 Old Springfield RD over Br of Wolf CR carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Old Springfield RD over Br of Wolf CR?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Old Springfield RD over Br of Wolf CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.