Mercury RD over Trib of Platte Rvr
PoorNodaway County, Missouri · S 15 T 63 N R 34 W · Structure no. 14585
- Built
- 1986
- 39 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 60 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 15
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Mercury RD over Trib of Platte Rvr is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mercury RD over Trib of Platte Rvr in Nodaway County, Missouri. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Mercury RD over Trib of Platte Rvr built?
It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.
What condition is Mercury RD over Trib of Platte Rvr 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 January 2025.
How much traffic does Mercury RD over Trib of Platte Rvr carry?
About 15 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Mercury RD over Trib of Platte Rvr?
The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns Mercury RD over Trib of Platte Rvr?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.