US Bridges

290th ST over Trib of White Clou

Fair

Nodaway County, Missouri · S 35 T 64 N R 36 W · Structure no. 14162

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

290th ST over Trib of White Clou is a steel culvert carrying 290th ST over Trib of White Clou in Nodaway County, Missouri. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 115 by 2044. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Carries290th ST
CrossesTrib of White Clou
LocationS 35 T 64 N R 36 W
RouteCounty Highway 586
Coordinates40.30266, -94.92039
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadOther
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2024)
Projected traffic115 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 290th ST over Trib of White Clou built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is 290th ST over Trib of White Clou 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does 290th ST over Trib of White Clou carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is 290th ST over Trib of White Clou?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns 290th ST over Trib of White Clou?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.