US Bridges

NW 278th ST over Roberts Br

FairPosted for load

Clinton County, Missouri · S 9 T 55 N R 32 W · Structure no. 22188

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
25
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

NW 278th ST over Roberts Br is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying NW 278th ST over Roberts Br in Clinton County, Missouri. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 25 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 29 by 2043. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesNW 278th ST
CrossesRoberts Br
LocationS 9 T 55 N R 32 W
RouteCounty Highway 344
Coordinates39.59803, -94.49033
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating22.8 US tons
Inventory rating13.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2023)
Projected traffic29 by 2043
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 NW 278th ST over Roberts Br built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is NW 278th ST over Roberts Br 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 2024.

How much traffic does NW 278th ST over Roberts Br carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is NW 278th ST over Roberts Br?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns NW 278th ST over Roberts Br?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.