US Bridges

Kite RD over Trib of Beard Br

Poor

Nodaway County, Missouri · S 7 T 66 N R 34 W · Structure no. 12663

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
15
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kite RD over Trib of Beard Br is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Kite RD over Trib of Beard Br in Nodaway County, Missouri. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 years old, younger than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 15 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 17 by 2044. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesKite RD
CrossesTrib of Beard Br
LocationS 7 T 66 N R 34 W
RouteCounty Highway 164
CountyNodaway County
StateMissouri
Coordinates40.53308, -94.80204
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69.4 US tons
Inventory rating47.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15 (2024)
Projected traffic17 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$174,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Kite RD over Trib of Beard Br built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Kite RD over Trib of Beard Br in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.

How much traffic does Kite RD over Trib of Beard Br carry?

About 15 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Kite RD over Trib of Beard Br?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Kite RD over Trib of Beard Br?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.