178th ST over New Hope CR
PoorPosted for loadClay County, Missouri · S 12 T 53 N R 31 W · Structure no. 13883
- Built
- 1955
- 70 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 75 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 216
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
178th ST over New Hope CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 178th ST over New Hope CR in Clay County, Missouri. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 3 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 216 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 335 by 2044. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 178th ST over New Hope CR built?
It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.
What condition is 178th ST over New Hope CR 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 January 2025.
How much traffic does 178th ST over New Hope CR carry?
About 216 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is 178th ST over New Hope CR?
The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns 178th ST over New Hope CR?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.