US Bridges

Northwood Trail over Walnut CR

Good

Adair County, Missouri · S 27 T 62 N R 17 W · Structure no. 18982

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
55 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
30
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Northwood Trail over Walnut CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Northwood Trail over Walnut CR in Adair County, Missouri. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 years old, younger than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 30 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 33 by 2044. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesNorthwood Trail
CrossesWalnut CR
LocationS 27 T 62 N R 17 W
RouteCounty Highway 206
Coordinates40.13901, -92.78889
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating80.4 US tons
Inventory rating47.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length55 ft (16.8 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width16 ft (5 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2024)
Projected traffic33 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Northwood Trail over Walnut CR built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Northwood Trail over Walnut CR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.

How much traffic does Northwood Trail over Walnut CR carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Northwood Trail over Walnut CR?

The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Northwood Trail over Walnut CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.