US Bridges

NE Old 36 HWY over UP RR

Poor

Caldwell County, Missouri · S 12 T 57 N R 27 W · Structure no. 24337

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
214 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

NE Old 36 HWY over UP RR is a concrete tee beam carrying NE Old 36 HWY over UP RR in Caldwell County, Missouri. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 years old, older than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 115 by 2044. The structure is 214 ft (65.2 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesNE Old 36 HWY
CrossesUP RR
LocationS 12 T 57 N R 27 W
RouteCounty Highway 479
CountyCaldwell County
StateMissouri
Coordinates39.75772, -93.87751
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.6 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+4 approach)
Design loadH 10
Structure length214 ft (65.2 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2024)
Projected traffic115 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.4 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was NE Old 36 HWY over UP RR built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is NE Old 36 HWY over UP RR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.

How much traffic does NE Old 36 HWY over UP RR carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is NE Old 36 HWY over UP RR?

The structure is 214 ft (65.2 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns NE Old 36 HWY over UP RR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.