Old HWY 5 over Creek
FairWright County, Missouri · S 33 T 28 N R 15 W · Structure no. 22849
- Built
- 1925
- 100 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 28 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 45
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Old HWY 5 over Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Old HWY 5 over Creek in Wright County, Missouri. It was built in 1925, so it is 100 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 45 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 63 by 2043. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Old HWY 5 over Creek built?
It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025.
What condition is Old HWY 5 over Creek 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 Old HWY 5 over Creek carry?
About 45 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Old HWY 5 over Creek?
The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns Old HWY 5 over Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.