US Bridges

Q Ave over W Tarkio CR

Good

Atchison County, Missouri · S 36 T 67 N R 40 W · Structure no. 31649

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
51 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Q Ave over W Tarkio CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Q Ave over W Tarkio CR in Atchison County, Missouri. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 5 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 6 by 2044. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesQ Ave
CrossesW Tarkio CR
LocationS 36 T 67 N R 40 W
RouteCounty Highway 92
Coordinates40.57581, -95.37487
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating37.7 US tons
Inventory rating22.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span49 ft (15 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5 (2024)
Projected traffic6 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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Q Ave over W Tarkio CR built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Q Ave over W 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 Q Ave over W Tarkio CR carry?

About 5 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Q Ave over W Tarkio CR?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (15 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Q Ave over W Tarkio CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.