US Bridges

Mo 148 W over Beard CR

Fair

Nodaway County, Missouri · S 14 T 66 N R 35 W · Structure no. 12115

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
139 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,476
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 148 W over Beard CR is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mo 148 W over Beard CR in Nodaway County, Missouri. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 2,476 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,343 by 2044. The structure is 139 ft (42.4 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesMo 148 W
CrossesBeard CR
LocationS 14 T 66 N R 35 W
RouteState Highway 148
CountyNodaway County
StateMissouri
Coordinates40.52623, -94.83512
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85.3 US tons
Inventory rating45.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length139 ft (42.4 m)
Longest span49 ft (15 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,476 (2024)
Projected traffic3,343 by 2044
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Mo 148 W over Beard CR built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mo 148 W over Beard 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 Mo 148 W over Beard CR carry?

About 2,476 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is Mo 148 W over Beard CR?

The structure is 139 ft (42.4 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (15 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 148 W over Beard CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.