US Bridges

US 71 S over White Cloud CR

Fair

Nodaway County, Missouri · S 32 T 62 N R 35 W · Structure no. 11887

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
384 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
4,817
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 71 S over White Cloud CR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 71 S over White Cloud CR in Nodaway County, Missouri. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 years old, younger 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 6 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 4,817 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,116 by 2044. The structure is 384 ft (117 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesUS 71 S
CrossesWhite Cloud CR
LocationS 32 T 62 N R 35 W
RouteU.S. Route 71
Coordinates40.14099, -94.86996
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81.4 US tons
Inventory rating48.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length384 ft (117 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,817 (2024)
Projected traffic10,116 by 2044
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 US 71 S over White Cloud CR built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 71 S over White Cloud CR 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does US 71 S over White Cloud CR carry?

About 4,817 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is US 71 S over White Cloud CR?

The structure is 384 ft (117 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns US 71 S over White Cloud CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.