US Bridges

270th ST over Br Rock CR

Good

Atchison County, Missouri · S 19 T 64 N R 41 W · Structure no. 34821

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
101 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
15
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

270th ST over Br Rock CR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 270th ST over Br Rock CR in Atchison County, Missouri. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 9 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 101 ft (30.9 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Carries270th ST
CrossesBr Rock CR
LocationS 19 T 64 N R 41 W
RouteCounty Highway 203
Coordinates40.33778, -95.56853
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.5 US tons
Inventory rating33.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length101 ft (30.9 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 270th ST over Br Rock CR built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is 270th ST over Br Rock 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 270th ST over Br Rock CR carry?

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

How long is 270th ST over Br Rock CR?

The structure is 101 ft (30.9 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns 270th ST over Br Rock CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.