US Bridges

Mo 95 S over Whetstone Br

Fair

Wright County, Missouri · S 17 T 28 N R 12 W · Structure no. 8624

Built
1931
94 years old, rebuilt 1988
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,280
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 95 S over Whetstone Br is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Mo 95 S over Whetstone Br in Wright County, Missouri. It was built in 1931 and reconstructed in 1988, 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 3,280 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,084 by 2044. The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).

Location

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CarriesMo 95 S
CrossesWhetstone Br
LocationS 17 T 28 N R 12 W
RouteState Highway 95
CountyWright County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.11461, -92.27696
Functional classRural Major 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating47.6 US tons
Inventory rating28.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,280 (2024)
Projected traffic5,084 by 2044
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.8 mi (48 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mo 95 S over Whetstone Br built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.

What condition is Mo 95 S over Whetstone Br 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 95 S over Whetstone Br carry?

About 3,280 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Mo 95 S over Whetstone Br?

The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 95 S over Whetstone Br?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.