US Bridges

County RD 303 over Old Chnl Nodaway R

PoorPosted for load

Holt County, Missouri · S 1 T 59 N R 37 W · Structure no. 22231

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
212 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County RD 303 over Old Chnl Nodaway R is a steel truss - thru carrying County RD 303 over Old Chnl Nodaway R in Holt County, Missouri. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1 by 2044. The structure is 212 ft (64.6 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesCounty RD 303
CrossesOld Chnl Nodaway R
LocationS 1 T 59 N R 37 W
RouteCounty Highway 346
Coordinates39.96328, -94.99994
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
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating19.8 US tons
Inventory rating5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadOther
Structure length212 ft (64.6 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.5 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1 (2024)
Projected traffic1 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.4 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County RD 303 over Old Chnl Nodaway R built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is County RD 303 over Old Chnl Nodaway R 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does County RD 303 over Old Chnl Nodaway R carry?

About 1 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is County RD 303 over Old Chnl Nodaway R?

The structure is 212 ft (64.6 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.5 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns County RD 303 over Old Chnl Nodaway R?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.