US Bridges

Mo 5 S over Wolf CR

Fair

Wright County, Missouri · S 10 T 28 N R 15 W · Structure no. 5513

Built
1931
94 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
79 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,285
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 5 S over Wolf CR is a concrete slab carrying Mo 5 S over Wolf CR in Wright County, Missouri. It was built in 1931, so it is 94 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 3,285 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,585 by 2044. The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.1 mi (42 km).

Location

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CarriesMo 5 S
CrossesWolf CR
LocationS 10 T 28 N R 15 W
RouteState Highway 5
CountyWright County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.12451, -92.57309
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating29.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length79 ft (24.1 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,285 (2024)
Projected traffic5,585 by 2044
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed26.1 mi (42 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$705,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mo 5 S over Wolf CR built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mo 5 S over Wolf 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Mo 5 S over Wolf CR carry?

About 3,285 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Mo 5 S over Wolf CR?

The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 5 S over Wolf CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.