US Bridges

V Ave over Trib Mid Tarkio CR

Good

Atchison County, Missouri · S 35 T 67 N R 39 W · Structure no. 20990

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

About this bridge

V Ave over Trib Mid Tarkio CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying V Ave over Trib 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 8 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 71 ft (21.6 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesV Ave
CrossesTrib Mid Tarkio CR
LocationS 35 T 67 N R 39 W
RouteCounty Highway 284
Coordinates40.57783, -95.2781
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 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 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating20.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length71 ft (21.6 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 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 closed6.2 mi (10 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 V Ave over Trib Mid Tarkio CR built?

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

What condition is V Ave over Trib 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 V Ave over Trib Mid Tarkio CR carry?

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

How long is V Ave over Trib Mid Tarkio CR?

The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns V Ave over Trib Mid Tarkio CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.