US Bridges

County RD 290 over Br E Fk Little Tar

Good

Atchison County, Missouri · S 35 T 64 N R 39 W · Structure no. 35284

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
57 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
15
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County RD 290 over Br E Fk Little Tar is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County RD 290 over Br E Fk Little Tar in Atchison County, Missouri. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty RD 290
CrossesBr E Fk Little Tar
LocationS 35 T 64 N R 39 W
RouteCounty Highway 524
CountyAtchison County
StateMissouri
Coordinates40.30632, -95.26832
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.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating32.7 US tons
Inventory rating19.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.4 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 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 County RD 290 over Br E Fk Little Tar built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is County RD 290 over Br E Fk Little Tar 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 County RD 290 over Br E Fk Little Tar carry?

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

How long is County RD 290 over Br E Fk Little Tar?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns County RD 290 over Br E Fk Little Tar?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.