US Bridges

County RD 80 over White Cloud CR

FairPosted for load

Andrew County, Missouri · S 33 T 62 N R 35 W · Structure no. 14954

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1988
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
91 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
15
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County RD 80 over White Cloud CR is a steel truss - thru carrying County RD 80 over White Cloud CR in Andrew County, Missouri. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 95 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 15 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 17 by 2044. The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesCounty RD 80
CrossesWhite Cloud CR
LocationS 33 T 62 N R 35 W
RouteCounty Highway 80
Coordinates40.12773, -94.85291
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating12.9 US tons
Inventory rating8.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length91 ft (27.7 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15 (2024)
Projected traffic17 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$671,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County RD 80 over White Cloud CR built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.

What condition is County RD 80 over White Cloud 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does County RD 80 over White Cloud CR carry?

About 15 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is County RD 80 over White Cloud CR?

The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns County RD 80 over White Cloud CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.