US Bridges

200th ST over Clear CR

PoorPosted for load

Nodaway County, Missouri · S 15 T 65 N R 36 W · Structure no. 13130

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
68 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
15
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

200th ST over Clear CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 200th ST over Clear CR in Nodaway County, Missouri. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 years old, older 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 3 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 15 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 17 by 2044. The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Carries200th ST
CrossesClear CR
LocationS 15 T 65 N R 36 W
RouteCounty Highway 295
Coordinates40.43326, -94.94063
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
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Channel and channel protection3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating5 US tons
Inventory rating3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadOther
Structure length68 ft (20.7 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.7 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15 (2024)
Projected traffic17 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$510,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 200th ST over Clear CR built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is 200th ST over Clear CR 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 200th ST over Clear CR carry?

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

How long is 200th ST over Clear CR?

The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns 200th ST over Clear CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.