Fortune RD over Trib of Elkhorn CR
PoorNodaway County, Missouri · S 19 T 63 N R 36 W · Structure no. 14936
- Built
- 1997
- 28 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 70 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 35
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Fortune RD over Trib of Elkhorn CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Fortune RD over Trib of Elkhorn CR in Nodaway County, Missouri. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 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.
It carries about 35 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 40 by 2044. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Fortune RD over Trib of Elkhorn CR built?
It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.
What condition is Fortune RD over Trib of Elkhorn 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 January 2025.
How much traffic does Fortune RD over Trib of Elkhorn CR carry?
About 35 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Fortune RD over Trib of Elkhorn CR?
The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns Fortune RD over Trib of Elkhorn CR?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.