NW400 over Town CR
PoorHenry County, Missouri · S 14 T 42 N R 26 W · Structure no. 19482
- Built
- 1920
- 105 years old, rebuilt 1989
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 43 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 60
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
NW400 over Town CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NW400 over Town CR in Henry County, Missouri. It was built in 1920 and reconstructed in 1989, so it is 105 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 60 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 84 by 2043. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was NW400 over Town CR built?
It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.
What condition is NW400 over Town 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 February 2025.
How much traffic does NW400 over Town CR carry?
About 60 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is NW400 over Town CR?
The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns NW400 over Town CR?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.