County Road 257 over Br of Wakenda CR
Carroll County, Missouri · rated Fair in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- County Road 257 over Br of Wakenda CR in Carroll County, Missouri, is rated in fair condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the superstructure, rated 6 (satisfactory condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 20 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2024).
- Its listed owner is the county highway agency.
- It is one of 200 of the 374 inventoried bridges in Carroll County rated fair (53.5%); 65 (17.4%) are rated poor.
- Its traffic status in the 2025 inventory is open, no restriction (NBI item 41).
- Its condition class and component ratings are unchanged from the 2024 inventory.
- Its most recent inspection on record is dated December 2023, on a 24-month routine inspection cycle.
- A fair rating means the lowest-rated major component scores 5 or 6 on FHWA's 0-9 scale: some deterioration or minor section loss, but the structure is sound. It is the middle class, not a warning.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2024) | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 | 8 | Very good condition |
| Superstructure | 6 | 6 | Satisfactory condition |
| Substructure | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Steel stringer or multi-beam girder |
| Length | about 41 ft |
| Location | S 22 T 52 N R 23 W |
| NBI structure number | 24786 |
| Condition class | Fair |
| Traffic status (item 41) | Open, no restriction |
| Last inspection (item 90) | December 2023 |
| Inspection interval (item 91) | 24 months |
| Scour (item 113) | 8: foundations stable, scour above the top of the footing |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the Missouri department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in Carroll County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Main St over Wakenda CR Ovrfl | 2000 | 9,464 | Good |
| South Main St over Wakenda CR Ovrfl | 2000 | 9,168 | Good |
| South Main St over Wakenda CR | 2000 | 6,758 | Fair |
| US 65 S over Shootman CR | 1929 | 4,037 | Fair |
| US 65 S over Lit Wakenda CR | 1932 | 3,512 | Fair |
| US 24 E over Missouri Rvr Ovrfl | 1971 | 2,961 | Fair |
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