US Bridges

315 ST over White Cloud CR

PoorPosted for load

Nodaway County, Missouri · S 13 T 63 N R 36 W · Structure no. 14793

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
51 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
15
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

315 ST over White Cloud CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 315 ST over White Cloud CR in Nodaway County, Missouri. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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. 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 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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Carries315 ST
CrossesWhite Cloud CR
LocationS 13 T 63 N R 36 W
RouteCounty Highway 753
CountyNodaway County
StateMissouri
Coordinates40.26609, -94.90657
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating14.9 US tons
Inventory rating5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.4 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.3 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 closed3.1 mi (5 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$399,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 315 ST over White Cloud CR built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is 315 ST over White Cloud 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 315 ST over White Cloud CR carry?

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

How long is 315 ST over White Cloud CR?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns 315 ST over White Cloud CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.