US Bridges

N.E. 135th CO RD over Little Third Fork

Good

Buchanan County, Missouri · S 8 T 57 N R 33 W · Structure no. 28583

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
92 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
30
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

N.E. 135th CO RD over Little Third Fork is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying N.E. 135th CO RD over Little Third Fork in Buchanan County, Missouri. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 30 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 35 by 2044. The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesN.E. 135th CO RD
CrossesLittle Third Fork
LocationS 8 T 57 N R 33 W
RouteCounty Highway 88
Coordinates39.77377, -94.61781
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating51.6 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length92 ft (28 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2024)
Projected traffic35 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 N.E. 135th CO RD over Little Third Fork built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is N.E. 135th CO RD over Little Third Fork 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does N.E. 135th CO RD over Little Third Fork carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is N.E. 135th CO RD over Little Third Fork?

The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns N.E. 135th CO RD over Little Third Fork?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.