US Bridges

194th ST (old Bb) over New Hope CR

Fair

Clay County, Missouri · S 31 T 54 N R 30 W · Structure no. 14307

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
109
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

194th ST (old Bb) over New Hope CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 194th ST (old Bb) over New Hope CR in Clay County, Missouri. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 years old, younger than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 109 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 169 by 2044. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
Carries194th ST (old Bb)
CrossesNew Hope CR
LocationS 31 T 54 N R 30 W
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyClay County
StateMissouri
Coordinates39.44462, -94.31378
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating68.5 US tons
Inventory rating23.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic109 (2024)
Projected traffic169 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 194th ST (old Bb) over New Hope CR built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is 194th ST (old Bb) over New Hope CR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in December 2023.

How much traffic does 194th ST (old Bb) over New Hope CR carry?

About 109 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is 194th ST (old Bb) over New Hope CR?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns 194th ST (old Bb) over New Hope CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.