US Bridges

Fortune RD over Jenkins CR

Poor

Nodaway County, Missouri · S 18 T 62 N R 36 W · Structure no. 15257

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
64 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fortune RD over Jenkins CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Fortune RD over Jenkins CR in Nodaway County, Missouri. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 115 by 2044. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesFortune RD
CrossesJenkins CR
LocationS 18 T 62 N R 36 W
RouteCounty Highway 890
CountyNodaway County
StateMissouri
Coordinates40.18692, -94.9915
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Channel and channel protection3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.4 US tons
Inventory rating47.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length64 ft (19.5 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2024)
Projected traffic115 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$336,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Fortune RD over Jenkins CR built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fortune 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 Fortune RD over Jenkins CR carry?

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

How long is Fortune RD over Jenkins CR?

The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Fortune RD over Jenkins CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.