US Bridges

Lucky RD over Baker CR

Fair

Wright County, Missouri · S 14 T 28 N R 16 W · Structure no. 22828

Built
1936
89 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
40 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
40
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lucky RD over Baker CR is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Lucky RD over Baker CR in Wright County, Missouri. It was built in 1936, so it is 89 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 40 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 56 by 2043. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesLucky RD
CrossesBaker CR
LocationS 14 T 28 N R 16 W
RouteCounty Highway 376
Coordinates37.11781, -92.64859
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.6 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadOther
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.9 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2023)
Projected traffic56 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lucky RD over Baker CR built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lucky RD over Baker 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 2024.

How much traffic does Lucky RD over Baker CR carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Lucky RD over Baker CR?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns Lucky RD over Baker CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.