US Bridges

US 71 N over White Cloud CR

Fair

Nodaway County, Missouri · S 32 T 62 N R 35 W · Structure no. 11890

Built
1967
58 years old, rebuilt 2016
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
249 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,739
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 71 N over White Cloud CR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 71 N over White Cloud CR in Nodaway County, Missouri. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 2016, so it is 58 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 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 4,739 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,952 by 2044. The structure is 249 ft (75.9 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesUS 71 N
CrossesWhite Cloud CR
LocationS 32 T 62 N R 35 W
RouteU.S. Route 71
Coordinates40.14051, -94.86929
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating28.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length249 ft (75.9 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,739 (2024)
Projected traffic9,952 by 2044
Trucks16%
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 N over White Cloud CR built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.

What condition is US 71 N 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 N over White Cloud CR carry?

About 4,739 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is US 71 N over White Cloud CR?

The structure is 249 ft (75.9 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns US 71 N over White Cloud CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.