Bluebird Trail over Small CR
GoodPosted for loadNodaway County, Missouri · S 18 T 66 N R 37 W · Structure no. 12211
- Built
- 1920
- 105 years old, rebuilt 1983
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 93 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 35
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Bluebird Trail over Small CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bluebird Trail over Small CR in Nodaway County, Missouri. It was built in 1920 and reconstructed in 1983, so it is 105 years old, older than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 35 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 40 by 2044. The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Bluebird Trail over Small CR built?
It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1983.
What condition is Bluebird Trail over Small CR in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.
How much traffic does Bluebird Trail over Small CR carry?
About 35 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Bluebird Trail over Small CR?
The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.3 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.
Who owns Bluebird Trail over Small CR?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.