US Bridges

Fairway RD over Elkhorn CR

FairPosted for load

Nodaway County, Missouri · S 13 T 63 N R 37 W · Structure no. 14970

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
81 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
35
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fairway RD over Elkhorn CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Fairway RD over Elkhorn CR in Nodaway County, Missouri. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 35 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 40 by 2044. The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesFairway RD
CrossesElkhorn CR
LocationS 13 T 63 N R 37 W
RouteCounty Highway 804
CountyNodaway County
StateMissouri
Coordinates40.2687, -95.01021
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating11.9 US tons
Inventory rating7.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length81 ft (24.7 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width23 ft (6.9 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35 (2024)
Projected traffic40 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$599,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Fairway RD over Elkhorn CR built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fairway RD over Elkhorn CR 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Fairway RD over Elkhorn CR carry?

About 35 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Fairway RD over Elkhorn CR?

The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Fairway RD over Elkhorn CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.