US Bridges

NW400 over White Oak CR

PoorPosted for load

Henry County, Missouri · S 15 T 42 N R 28 W · Structure no. 20614

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1985
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2023
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel Continuous
Length
75 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

NW400 over White Oak CR is a steel continuous girder and floorbeam system carrying NW400 over White Oak CR in Henry County, Missouri. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1985, so it is 95 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 70 by 2043. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesNW400
CrossesWhite Oak CR
LocationS 15 T 42 N R 28 W
RouteCounty Highway 267
Coordinates38.43038, -94.0003
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating22.8 US tons
Inventory rating13.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadOther
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.6 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2023)
Projected traffic70 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$566,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was NW400 over White Oak CR built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.

What condition is NW400 over White Oak 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does NW400 over White Oak CR carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is NW400 over White Oak CR?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns NW400 over White Oak CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.