US Bridges

300 ST over Tarkio Rvr

Fair

Atchison County, Missouri · S 4 T 63 N R 40 W · Structure no. 24072

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
186 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
70
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

300 ST over Tarkio Rvr is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 300 ST over Tarkio Rvr in Atchison County, Missouri. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 70 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 81 by 2044. The structure is 186 ft (56.7 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Carries300 ST
CrossesTarkio Rvr
LocationS 4 T 63 N R 40 W
RouteCounty Highway 455
Coordinates40.29219, -95.40802
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating54.6 US tons
Inventory rating24.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length186 ft (56.7 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.6 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic70 (2024)
Projected traffic81 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 300 ST over Tarkio Rvr built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is 300 ST over Tarkio Rvr 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does 300 ST over Tarkio Rvr carry?

About 70 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is 300 ST over Tarkio Rvr?

The structure is 186 ft (56.7 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.6 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns 300 ST over Tarkio Rvr?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.