US Bridges

Eagle RD over Jenkins CR

PoorPosted for load

Nodaway County, Missouri · S 22 T 62 N R 37 W · Structure no. 15190

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected January 2025
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
89 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Eagle RD over Jenkins CR is a steel truss - thru carrying Eagle RD over Jenkins CR in Nodaway County, Missouri. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 115 by 2044. The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesEagle RD
CrossesJenkins CR
LocationS 22 T 62 N R 37 W
RouteCounty Highway 877
Coordinates40.16683, -95.05059
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating26.8 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+1 approach)
Design loadOther
Structure length89 ft (27.1 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2024)
Projected traffic115 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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$655,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Eagle RD over Jenkins CR built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Eagle RD over Jenkins 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 Eagle RD over Jenkins CR carry?

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

How long is Eagle RD over Jenkins CR?

The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Eagle RD over Jenkins CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.