NW 51 over Br of Town CR
PoorHenry County, Missouri · S 23 T 42 N R 26 W · Structure no. 24882
- Built
- 1922
- 103 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 32 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 120
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
NW 51 over Br of Town CR is a concrete tee beam carrying NW 51 over Br of Town CR in Henry County, Missouri. It was built in 1922, so it is 103 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 120 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 168 by 2043. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 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. |
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Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was NW 51 over Br of Town CR built?
It was built in 1922, making it 103 years old in 2025.
What condition is NW 51 over Br of 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 NW 51 over Br of Town CR carry?
About 120 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is NW 51 over Br of Town CR?
The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.
Who owns NW 51 over Br of Town CR?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.