US Bridges

140 ST over Mid Tarkio CR

Good

Atchison County, Missouri · S 16 T 66 N R 39 W · Structure no. 16098

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
125 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
15
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

140 ST over Mid Tarkio CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 140 ST over Mid Tarkio CR in Atchison County, Missouri. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 15 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 17 by 2044. The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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Carries140 ST
CrossesMid Tarkio CR
LocationS 16 T 66 N R 39 W
RouteCounty Highway 110
CountyAtchison County
StateMissouri
Coordinates40.52406, -95.32638
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34.7 US tons
Inventory rating20.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadOther
Structure length125 ft (38.1 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width23 ft (6.9 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 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 closed1.9 mi (3 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 140 ST over Mid Tarkio CR built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is 140 ST over Mid Tarkio 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 140 ST over Mid Tarkio CR carry?

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

How long is 140 ST over Mid Tarkio CR?

The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns 140 ST over Mid Tarkio CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.