US Bridges

Is 29 N over Tarkio Rvr

Fair

Holt County, Missouri · S 28 T 63 N R 40 W · Structure no. 2357

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
444 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,512
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Is 29 N over Tarkio Rvr is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Is 29 N over Tarkio Rvr in Holt County, Missouri. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 years old, older 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.

It carries about 7,512 vehicles a day, roughly 36% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,775 by 2044. The structure is 444 ft (135.3 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesIs 29 N
CrossesTarkio Rvr
LocationS 28 T 63 N R 40 W
RouteInterstate 29
Coordinates40.23909, -95.42255
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.6 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+4 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length444 ft (135.3 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,512 (2024)
Projected traffic15,775 by 2044
Trucks36%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Is 29 N over Tarkio Rvr built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Is 29 N over Tarkio Rvr 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Is 29 N over Tarkio Rvr carry?

About 7,512 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 36% are trucks.

How long is Is 29 N over Tarkio Rvr?

The structure is 444 ft (135.3 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Is 29 N over Tarkio Rvr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.