US Bridges

Rt Ab E over Wolf CR

Fair

Wright County, Missouri · S 36 T 29 N R 15 W · Structure no. 8506

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
30 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
136
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt Ab E over Wolf CR is a steel culvert carrying Rt Ab E over Wolf CR in Wright County, Missouri. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 5 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 136 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 211 by 2044. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesRt Ab E
CrossesWolf CR
LocationS 36 T 29 N R 15 W
RouteState Highway 0AB
CountyWright County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.16587, -92.52967
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 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 above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans10
Design loadOther
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span2 ft (0.6 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic136 (2024)
Projected traffic211 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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$306,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rt Ab E over Wolf CR built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt Ab E 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 Rt Ab E over Wolf CR carry?

About 136 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Rt Ab E over Wolf CR?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 2 ft (0.6 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Rt Ab E over Wolf CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.